Banana Passion Fruit (Passiflora mollisima)

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

Passiflora mollisima is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft 5in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic taste, it can be eaten out of hand or used as a flavouring in ice creams, fruit salads, puddings etc. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; An agreeable flavour.; An aromatic taste, it can be eaten out of hand or used as a flavouring in ice creams, fruit salads, puddings etc.; A juice made from the fruit is highly prized in S.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests in the Andes to elevations of 3400 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)