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Passiflora edulis

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Passiflora edulis, commonly known as passion fruit, is a vine species of passion flower native to southern Brazil, through Paraguay, and northern Argentina. The fruit is a pepo, a type of botanical berry, round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous seeds.

FamilyPassifloraceae
GenusPassiflora
NativeSouth America
LifespanPerennial

History & Culture

History, cultural references, and traditional context for Passiflora edulis.

Historical Background

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as passion fruit, is a vine species of passion flower native to southern Brazil, through Paraguay, and northern Argentina. The fruit is a pepo, a type of botanical berry, round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous seeds.

    Cultural Significance

    Timeline: Journey Through Time

    Passion Fruit has cultural context that is still being expanded.