What is another word for actinidia?
Pronunciation: [ˌaktɪnˈɪdi͡ə] (IPA) 
Actinidia is a genus of woody climbing plants that includes the popular kiwifruit. Synonyms for this term include species names such as Saurauia actinidioides, Anoplophora actinidiicola, and Melaleuca actinidiifolia, among others. Actinidia is also commonly referred to as Chinese gooseberry, which was its original name before it was renamed as kiwifruit due to its fuzzy brown exterior resembling the bird of the same name. Other names for actinidia may depend on the specific species or variety, as well as local or regional nicknames in different languages and cultures.
