Passion Fruit
Scientific Name: Passiflora edulis
Plant Family: Passifloraceae
Native Region: South America (specifically Southern Brazil through Paraguay and Northern Argentina)

Brief Description
A vigorous, climbing evergreen vine with large, trilobed glossy green leaves. It produces unique, complex white and purple flowers followed by round or oval fruits with a tough outer rind and aromatic, seeded pulp.
Care Instructions
Requires full sun for optimal fruiting and well-draining, fertile soil. The vine needs a strong support structure like a trellis or fence. It should be watered deeply and regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting seasons, but avoid waterlogged soil. Protect from heavy frosts.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2026-03-20T03:37:37.488391