Guataco
Passiflora seemannii
Family: Passifloraceae
What it is like
A creeper. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaf blades are 5-14 cm long by 4-11 cm wide. They are heart shaped at the base. They have several lobes. The flowers occur singly. They are 6-10 cm across. The fruit are 4-7 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. There are many seeds.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Central America it grow from sea level to 1,100 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, South America, Venezuela, West Indies
How it is used for food
The fleshy layer of the fruit is eaten raw and also used for drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cocorilla guatinaja, Guate-guate, Maracuya