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Passiflora acuminata

Family: Passifloraceae


What it is like

A vine.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Fruit are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Granadilla, Maracuja-de-rato

Synonyms

Passiflora gleasonii Kilip; Passiflora metae M. Bonilla, C. Aguirre & Caetano; Passiflora tolimana Harms;