Kiwi - Sweet and Tangy Fruit Rich in Vitamin C

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What is a kiwi fruit?

Kiwi, once called the Chinese gooseberry, is a small fruit with significant nutritional benefits. Native to the hillsides of Southwest China, kiwi is now a popular fruit grown in many areas of the world. It earned its name from New Zealand fruit exporters, who named it after the flightless kiwi bird based on similarities in appearance.

Why is kiwi called Kiwi?

In New Zealand and Australia, the word "kiwi" alone either refers solely to the bird or is used as a nickname for New Zealanders; it is almost never used to refer to the fruit. Kiwifruit has since become a common name for all commercially grown green kiwifruit from the genus Actinidia.

Is Kiwi A Berry?

Kiwifruit (often shortened to kiwi outside New Zealand) or Chinese gooseberry is the edible berry of several species of woody vines in the genus Actinidia.

What Is Kiwi

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Kiwi Information

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2. https://www.wayfaringkiwi.com/fun-facts-about-the-kiwi-bird/
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4. https://animals.net/kiwi/