Banana Passionfruit (Passiflora tripartita mollissima)

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

Passiflora tripartita mollissima is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic fruits are highly prized for their juice. — Fruit - eaten raw or used in ice creams, fruit salads, pies, jellies, to make drinks etc.; The yellow, oblong, aromatic fruits are highly prized for their juice.; The fruit is about 70mm long and 35mm wide.; The fruits of this species are a pale yellow colour, the pulp is more aromatic and tart and has a somewhat superior flavour to the flesh of the deep yellow to orange fruits of Passiflora tarminiana.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at elevations between 2,000 - 3,200 metres. (Zone 10)