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Actinidia melanandra, commonly known as the blackcurrant vine, is a deciduous climbing plant native to China's central and southern regions, including China North-Central, China South-Central, and China Southeast. Actinidia melanandra (Latin: Actinidia melanandra) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Actinidia melanandra is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Actinidia melanandra is a member native to CHN, CHC, and CHS. Actinidia melanandra thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Actinidia melanandra grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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