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Passiflora garckei

Family: Passifloraceae


What it is like

A vine. It is a herb. The leaves are almost round with the stalk attached away from the edge. The leaves have 3 lobes. They are grey underneath and the veins are red. The flowers are blue or purplish. They are 8 cm across. The fruit are green and 4 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp.

Countries/locations it is found in

America, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Semitoo

Synonyms