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    • The different kiwifruit male and female flowers.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 6 June 2012 Size: 98 KB Referencing Hub media

    Kiwifruit have male and female flowers on separate vines. Female flowers have no nectar but use fake pollen to attract pollinating insects.

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