Passion Flower (Passiflora umbilicata)

Family: Passifloraceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Passiflora umbilicata 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is up to 70mm long and 40mm wide. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is up to 70mm long and 40mm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

Grows in the mountains at elevations of 2,500 - 3,000 metres. (Zone 8)