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Red Granadilla
Passiflora coccinea
a.k.a. Scarlet Passionflower, Monkey Guzzle (Bolivia), Thome Assu (Brazil)

Green-yellow to orange, striped, 2" passion fruit with edible pulp.

Description: Fast growing vine. The beautiful dark red flowers of the red granadilla share similarities with the grape-leaved passion fruit.

Hardiness: N/A

Growing Environment: N/A

Propagation: Usually grown by seeds or cuttings.

Uses: Usually eaten fresh.

Native Range: Native to the Amazon region of Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia, as well as Venezuela and the Guianas.