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Actinidia purpurea, commonly known as purple kiwi or Chinese vine, is a deciduous woody vine native to China, Japan, and Korea. Actinidia purpurea (Latin: Actinidia purpurea, family Actinidiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Actinidia purpurea 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 purpurea is a member of the Actinidiaceae family native to CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, KOR, and KUR. Actinidia purpurea thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Actinidia purpurea 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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