Chinese gooseberry (Actinidia chinensis)

Chinese gooseberry, a reference photo — Photo: Pseudopanax at English Wikipedia · Public domain

Actinidia chinensis is a fruiting vine native to China. It is one of some 40 related species of the genus Actinidia, and the origin of most commercial varieties of kiwifruit.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Chinese gooseberry being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Actinidia setosa
Actinidia eriantha
Actinidia kolomikta
Actinidia arguta

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ericales
Family: Actinidiaceae
Genus: Actinidia
Species: Actinidia chinensis

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