Girleatworldのインスタグラム(girleatworld) - 9月9日 21時43分

🥝 Most of us know this fuzzy green fruit as Kiwi from New Zealand, but did you know that they are not actually native from New Zealand? The fruits actually originated from China, and was brought and planted here in 1906. This is why they are first known as Chinese gooseberry, then briefly called "melonette", and eventually renamed to "Kiwifruit" for marketing purposes. However, it is New Zealand that developed the first commercially viable Kiwifruit and developed the export markets, creating the demand for the fruit that exists today.

In New Zealand, the term "Kiwi" could refer to the native bird that is the national symbol of the country, or used as a nickname for people who are from New Zealand.

For me personally Kiwi was such an exotic fruit. I saw and had it for the first time when I was 10 years old. I remember being so curious at this weird fuzzy fruit that are bright green on the inside. But I loved that beautiful seed pattern on the cross section of the fruit.

In the background you can see Lake Marian, an alpine lake at Fiordland National Park. 🏔 Probably the most beautiful hike I have ever done in my life.

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