Actinidia polygama
is a deciduous liana inhabiting the edges of hills, mountains,
or wastelands. Leaves are alternate phyllotaxis, with 2-7cm long
petioles; blades are 6-15cm long, 3.5-8cm wide, in an oval shape,
with tips sharply pointed, bases circular to truncate, and
prickle-like small serrations on margins. Leaves on the upper parts
make their surfaces turn white in blooming time. Current year stems
stet 2-2.5cm-in-diameter fragrant, white flowers at axils on middle
parts, facing downward; petals are 5 in number, broad-oblong,
1-1.2cm long, pistils are many with yellow anthers, and female
styles are linear, many. Sepals are also 5. Bloom time: June-July. |