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Sweet Calabash
Passiflora maliformis
a.k.a. Sweet Cup, Conch Apple  

Smallish (2") passion fruit with yellow skin and a grayed yellow-orange pulp that is aromatically scented and flavored.

Description: Fast-growing vine, grows best in somewhat cooler than tropical climates. The rind is particularly hard, and tougher than most passion fruits.

Hardiness: N/A

Growing Environment: N/A

Propagation: Usually grown by seeds.

Uses: Usually eaten fresh or used to flavor drinks.

Native Range: Native to the Caribbean, Central America and Northern South America.