Granadilla de Quijos (Passiflora popenovii)

Family: Passifloraceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Granadilla de Quijos, Passiflora popenovii, is an evergreen climbing shrub found in Colombia, Ecuador, and South America. It is known to be one of the best in the genus in terms of the flavor of the fruits. Often sold in local markets, the fruits can be eaten raw or made into drinks. The plant can be grown from seed or by cuttings, layering, and air-layering.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet pulp with a rich, penetrating aroma and an exquisite flavour. — Fruit - eaten raw or made into drinks.; The juicy fruit has a sweet pulp with a rich, penetrating aroma and an exquisite flavour.; It is considered to be one of the best in the genus for eating out of hand.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 10)