hardy kiwi; kiwi berry; tara vine; bower vine
A deciduous vine native to East Asia, producing small, smooth-skinned kiwifruit. The fruit is edible and often called 'kiwi berry' in English.
Kiwi berries are rich in vitamin C.
I found a hardy kiwi vine in the mountains.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Literally 'monkey pear'. The name likely comes from the fact that monkeys eat the fruit. The exact derivation is uncertain.