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Passifloraceae

Giant Granadilla

Passiflora quadrangularis

Passion and abundance.

Family
Passifloraceae
Genus
Passiflora
Native to
Central America, South America
Bloom season
Summer, Fall
Type
vine
Height
25-50 ft
Sunlight
full sun
Soil
rich, well-drained, loamy
Water
high
Hardiness
10-12
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • The giant granadilla produces the largest fruit of any passionflower species, reaching up to 30 cm long.
  • Its stems are distinctively square-shaped, giving it the species name 'quadrangularis.'
  • Spanish missionaries in the 16th century used passionflower anatomy to teach the story of the Crucifixion.
  • The fruit pulp is eaten fresh and also used to make juices, jams, and desserts across Latin America.
  • The vine can grow up to 15 meters in a single season under ideal tropical conditions.

Color meanings

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faith

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spiritual devotion

Uses

  • edible fruit
  • ornamental vine
  • traditional medicine