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  1. Akebia - Wikipedia

    • Akebia is a genus of five species of flowering plant, within the family Lardizabalaceae. The scientific name, akebia, is a Latinization of the Japanese name for the species Akebia quinata: akebi (通草). See more

    Hybrids

    • Akebia × pentaphylla (Makino) Makino (A. quinata × A. trifoliata) See more

    Fruit

    Akebia quinata and Akebia trifoliata both bear edible fruit, containing a sweet white flesh. Flavor varies greatly in akebias, even within the same species, with some individuals displaying a complex flavor profile rese… See more

    Akebia in Japan

    Akebia is often mentioned in Japanese literature, where it is evocative of pastoral settings. Although the akebi commonly refers to the five-leafed species, the three-leafed species is used in much the same way for nov… See more

     
  1. Akebi (pronounced ah-KEH-bee) is a strange fruit native to Japan and other parts of East Asia, including China and Korea. Akebi is also known as the chocolate vine, five-leaf Akebia, Akebia fruit, or thorny vine.
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  4. Japanese Fruit Akebi (Chocolate Vine) - Kyoto Foodie

    Sep 19, 2009 · Akebi is a mysterious and beautiful fruit native to the north of Japan and has only been cultivated and available in stores only in recent decades. The translucent white flesh inside, filled with countless white capped …

  5. Akebia quinata - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

  6. How to Plant and Grow Akebia - Better Homes & Gardens

  7. Chocolate Vine, Akebi - Eat The Weeds and other …

    Akebia is the Dead Latin version of the native Japanese name, Akebi (AH-ke-bee.) Quinata means having five parts, in reference to the five-leaflet palmate leaves. It is in the quixotic Lardizabalaceae family, name for Miguel de …

  8. Autumn Mystery Fruit in Japan: Akebi - GaijinPot

    Sep 29, 2017 · It’s found in other Asian countries, but grows in the northern part of Japan and is very much an autumn fruit. In my three years here, I hadn’t seen or heard of anything quite like it. Photo: Victoria Vlisides. You can only buy …

  9. Akebia quinata - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden

  10. Akebi: Japan's Mysterious Purple Fruit | Exotic Gourmand

    Akebi (pronounced ah-KEH-bee) is a strange fruit native to Japan and other parts of East Asia, including China and Korea. Akebi is also known as the chocolate vine, five-leaf Akebia, Akebia fruit, or thorny vine.

  11. Akebia: Chocolate Vine - Portland Nursery

    Facts: Akebia. Family: Lardizabalaceae. Genus: Akebia – uh-KEE-bee-uh. Common: Chocolate Vine or Five-leaf Akebia. Origin: Native to Japan, Korea and China. Characteristics: A group of 4-5 species of vining plants. Delicate …

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