Sweet Grenadilla (Passiflora ligularis)

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

Growing about 5-26m long, Passiflora ligularis or commonly known as Sweet Granadilla is a fast-growing climbing vine that is woody at the base. It can be found in western and northern parts of South America. The leaves are heart-shaped and up to 20cm long. The flowers are pale green and large. The sweet, ovoid, and orange-yellow fruits are eaten raw or made into drinks. Plant can be propagated through cuttings or grown from seeds.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant, sweet flavour. — Fruit - raw or made into drinks.; A pleasant, sweet flavour.; The orange-yellow fruit contains a soft, translucent, perfumed pulp of a very agreeable taste.; Claimed by many to be the best tasting of the passionfruits.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at elevations from 1,000 - 3,000 metres. (Zone 9)