Actinidia callosa (Actinidiaceae) Deciduous climber

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Actinidia callosa
Deciduous climber
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The Actinidia callosa plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas to W. China. It is a member of the Actinidiaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Actinidia callosa
Family:  Actinidiaceae
Author:  Lindley.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forests and shrubberies to 3000 metres in the Himalayas[51, 198].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A very delicate flavour[2, 51, 105, 146, 177]. An acid flavour[183]. The fruit can be dried[183]. Fruits are 18 - 25mm long[219]. They contain a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit[K].

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