Passion Flower
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Passion Flower
Passiflora incarnata
Passion Flower has fascinating flowers that look like they have many layers! They can be purple or white and are often found climbing on trellises.
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical areas
Appearance
The Passion Flower has strikingly intricate blooms with vibrant petals often in shades of white, purple, or blue. A distinctive fringed crown of filaments sits above the petals, surrounding the central reproductive parts, making it look unlike any other flower.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyPassifloraceaeGenusPassiflora
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Certain types of passion flowers can grow over 30 feet long, like a super climber!
Its fruit, passionfruit, provides Vitamin C and is super tasty!
Some species bloom only for one day, showing their beauty quickly!
The name 'Passion Flower' honors religious symbols, not romantic feelings!
Special abilities
Ability
Climbing Tendrils
Passion Flower can climb high using special tendrils that help it grasp onto supports to reach sunlight.
Ability
Ant Lures
Passion Flower has special glands that produce sugary nectar, attracting ants which defend the plant from herbivores.
Ability
Butterfly Deception
Passion Flower can deter some butterflies from laying eggs by having spots on its leaves that mimic existing eggs.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 300-900 cm
- Spread
- 100-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect, Bird, Bat
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen for its colony.
eats
Zebra Longwing butterfly
Heliconius charithonia
Its caterpillars feed on the leaves.
pollinates
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Sips nectar from long-tubed flowers.
pollinates
Jamaican Fruit Bat
Artibeus jamaicensis
Feeds on nectar and carries pollen.
Traits
Climbing/Vine
Climbing or vine plants are characterized by a growth habit that allows them to ascend upwards by twining, tendrils, or adhesive roots.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Also known as
Maypop
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Passion Flower?
300-900 cm
How wide does Passion Flower spread?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on Passion Flower?
5-10 cm
When does Passion Flower bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is Passion Flower edible?
Yes
Is Passion Flower toxic?
Mild
What is Passion Flower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Passion Flower pollinated?
Insect, Bird, Bat
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