Does anyone know what this flower is?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by jendiamond, Sep 5, 2007.

  1. jendiamond

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    Passiflora...Passion Flower
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    If you want to be more specific - looks an awful lot like Passiflora edulis (granadilla). If that's the case, then a round green fruit will follow; when this turns yellow it's ready for eatin'!
     
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    Thank you so much.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Ah, but the leaves.... Perhaps my P. edulis is atypical, however with leaves like that it may also be P. incarnata. In that case the fruit is called a maracuya. Equally tasty.
     
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    This passionflower looks a lot like Passiflora x belotii. It is a cross between P. alata and P. caerulea. I purchased one last year, which I think they mislabeled P. x Ensford Gem. The flowers are magnificent! If they do produce fruit it is always hollow, no seeds inside, even when cross pollinated with different varieties of Passiflora. I would include pics of P. belotii and P. edulis, however; computers are not my forte and I can't figure out how to attach a picture.

    As for P. edulis the flowers are quite a bit smaller and they are self pollinating. I have harvested many fruits that I have grown. To hasten fruit ripening I place them with apples and once they are wrinkled and deep purple, about one week, they truly are a taste of the tropical delight!

    Hope that this helps. I am new to this forum and look forward to learning a lot!
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    That's maracuyas, all right. Have you tried growing P. incarnata for its fruits? And have you ever encountered P. mixto (common Spanish name Taxo) ?
     

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