Passion Flower (Passiflora actinia)

Family: Passifloraceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Passiflora actinia is an evergreen Climber growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit has a very fragrant pulp. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit has a very fragrant pulp.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 8)