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Sururuca 
Passiflora setacea

A wild passion fruit of Brazil bearing 3", oval, green skinned fruits with translucent orange pulp that reportedly has a juicy, tasty and acidic flavor.

Description: A perennial vine with three-lobed leaves and white flowers. The flowers are fairly ornate, characteristic of the passion flowers, but show a bit more simplicity as compared with some of its more colorful relatives.

Hardiness: Unknown.

Growing Environment: Unknown.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Fruits are eaten fresh out of hand.

Native Range: Native to Bahia, Mato Grosso and surrounding areas of Brazil.