Montesa granadilla, Acid granadilla
Passiflora platyloba
Family: Passifloraceae
What it is like
A small climbing herb. It scrambles over other plants and attaches by tendrils. The fruit are oval and 30-35 mm long.
There are about 400 Passiflora species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in both moist and dry rocky thickets. It grows between 150-1,400 m above sea level. It needs well-drained soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are acid. They are used to make ices and drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit