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Native Passion Fruit
Passiflora herbertiana
A rare passion fruit native to Australia. Fruits are green-skinned, white fleshed, with an unknown edible rating. Some sources list the fruit as edible, sweet and tasty, while others list the fruits as being bitter and inedible.
Description
Fast-growing vine, preffering subtropical, moist conditions, though it seems to grow quite well in slightly more arid climates such as California. Flower occurs in spring, followed by fruits ripening 3-4 months later.
Hardiness
Hardy to at least 32F, maybe lower.
Growing Environment
N/A
Propagation
Usually from seed, cuttings can be difficult to root in this species.
Uses
Usually grown as an ornamental.
Native Range
Native to Australia, from NE NSW, to South Queensland.






























