Passiflora foetida var. gossypiifolia

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. It has tendrils. The leaves are oval to oblong. They usually have 3 lobes. They leaves are 5-14 cm long by 4-13 cm wide. The flowers occur singly or in pairs. The fruit have an orange coating. They are 1.5-2 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, North America, Pacific, Samoa, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Passiflora gossypiifolia Desv ex Ham.;