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Passiflora alata
a.k.a. Wing Stemed Passion Flower, Maracuja doce

 

Medium sized (4-6"), orange to yellow passion fruit with fairly tasty light orange colored edible pulp .

Description: Owing to its name, the fragrant granadilla has very fragrant flowers, looking much like smaller versions of giant granadilla flowers. The quadrangular stemed vine is a moderatly fast grower. Fruits are egg-shaped, yellow to orange in color and can grow to 4-5" long.

Hardiness: Mild frost hardiness. Can generally tolerate short temperature drops to 32F.

Growing Environment: Loves full sun and has been grown indoors. As with many Passiflora's, it is a butterfly plant and will attract bees and birds as well.

Propagation: Usually grown by seeds. There are a number of hybrids involving P. alata, the most commonly probably being P. alatocaerulea. The hybrids are propagated by softwood cuttings.

Uses: Usually eaten fresh.

Native Range: Native to the Amazon region of Brazil. The fragrant granadilla is cultivated in some parts of Brazil and is a highly prized fruit there.