Passiflora edulis |
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Passion Fruit |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:
Description
The Passion Fruit Vine is famous for producing the "passion fruit". An purplish, egg-shaped fruit with a leathery hide reveals inside, a pudding-like mass, with edible seeds. It can be scooped out or sucked out of the halved fruit. This vine is often invasive.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Spring, Fall
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