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A tube that joins the stigma to the ovaries. |
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| Family |
Actinidiaceae |
| Name |
Actinidia deliciosa |
| Common Names |
Kiwifruit, Chinese Gooseberry |
| Etymology |
| Actinidia |
From Greek aktis meaning ray, referring to the styles of flowers. |
| deliciosa |
From Latin deliciosa meaning delicious or delicate. |
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Kiwifruit was introduced from China at the turn of the 20th century.
Initially it was named, "Chinese gooseberry", on account of its flavour, but was then renamed to "Kiwifruit" to better identify it with New Zealand.
The fruit grows on a vine.
Male and female flowers appear on different vines, and as they lack nectar, commercial orchards employ specialist apiarist for bee pollination.
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Female Flower
