Actinidia
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- noun
- /ˌæktɪˈnɪdiə/
- Specialized
- Botanists have identified over forty distinct species within the Actinidia genus.
Examples
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Actinidia plants are widely cultivated in temperate regions for their edible fruit.
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The best-known member of the Actinidia genus is the kiwifruit vine.
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The Actinidia plant thrives in well-drained soil.
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Did you know that Actinidia includes the kiwifruit?
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The actinidia plant produces small, juicy fruits known for their vibrant green skin.
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Many gardeners choose to grow actinidia in their backyards due to the delicious kiwifruit it yields.
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Actinidia vines thrive in sunny locations, making them a popular choice for backyard fruit gardens.
Compounds
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A climbing plant from East Asia that makes small edible fruits like tiny kiwis
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A climbing Asian vine with long jagged leaves and white flower bunches that make small edible greenish-yellow fruit
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A climbing plant from China that produces the fuzzy brown kiwifruit
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A climbing plant used for decoration with silvery leaves and small yellow edible fruit
Surface Forms
Etymology
Actinidia comes from the Greek root aktis meaning 'ray' and the ending -idion meaning 'small', because the flower parts spread out like little rays. So Actinidia is a name that helps you picture this group of vines, including the kiwifruit, by their ray-like flowers.