Passion Flower (Passiflora membranacea)

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

Passiflora membranacea is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) 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. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and well-flavoured, the fruit is 40 - 90mm long and 30 - 40mm wide. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet and well-flavoured, the fruit is 40 - 90mm long and 30 - 40mm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

High forest regions at altitudes up to 3,000 metres. (Zone 8)