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purple passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

The purple passionflower is a beautiful flower with unique shapes and colors. It has lovely purple petals and a special fruit that many animals enjoy eating.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The purple passionflower has incredibly intricate, star-like flowers with white petals, purple-pink filaments in a wavy corona, and distinct yellow stamens and pistils. This fast-growing vine uses curly tendrils to climb, often covering fences and other plants.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyPassifloraceaeGenusPassiflora
purple passionflower
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purple passionflower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Its flower's parts symbolize elements of the Christian passion story!

Some people brew its leaves into a soothing herbal tea!

The delicious, tangy fruit is packed with healthy vitamins!

This amazing plant can grow up to 20 feet in a single season!

Special abilities

Ability

Climbing Creator

Purple passionflower can sprout curly tendrils that wrap around supports, helping it climb high to reach sunlight.

Ability

Sleepy Secret

This plant contains compounds that have a calming effect, traditionally used to help people relax and sleep.

Ability

Pollinator Party

Its large, complex flowers are perfectly shaped to attract big bees, ensuring efficient pollen transfer.

Ability

Butterfly Booster

It acts as a nursery for Gulf Fritillary butterfly caterpillars, providing their essential food source.

Measurements & details

Height
300-900 cm
Spread
100-300 cm
Flower Size
5-9 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eaten by

Gulf Fritillary butterfly

Heliconius pascoensis

Larvae munch its leaves to grow.

pollinates

Eastern carpenter bee

Xylocopa virginica

Large bees are ideal for its unique flowers.

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Bees gather nectar, helping spread pollen.

eats

American robin

Turdus migratorius

Birds enjoy its ripe, sweet fruits.

Traits

Also known as

Passionflower

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch the flowers without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is purple passionflower?

300-900 cm

How wide does purple passionflower spread?

100-300 cm

How big are the flowers on purple passionflower?

5-9 cm

When does purple passionflower bloom?

Summer to fall

Is purple passionflower edible?

Yes

Is purple passionflower toxic?

Mild

What is purple passionflower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is purple passionflower pollinated?

Insect

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