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 ofteninvasive.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Wallsfences
Special Uses
Arbortrellis, Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.
