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• common name:'giant granadilla'
• in Belize it is sometimes used as a medicine for treating head colds & high blood pressure
• is a large edible fruit & needs space
• sometimes called the Passion Melon
• excellent as a larval food plant for certain butterflies

Scientific Name: Passiflora quadrangularis. Common Name: Giant Granadilla. This is a lovely passiflora species with very fragrant flowers and large edible fruit. In cultivation it is grown primarily for the fruit but the flowers are quite showy. It needs space; a large vigorous vine that can grow up to 40 feet in one growing season. Sometimes called the Passion Melon, its edible fruit can be up to 12 inches long and is the largest of all Passiflora varieties. In Belize it is sometimes used as a medicine for treating head colds and high blood pressure. Rare in cultivation. to grow from seeds. Excellent as a larval food plant for certain butterflies.This item is a special packet of thirty (30) Passiflora quadrangularis 'Giant Granadilla' seeds, to be delivered upon receipt of payment. Note that the buyer pays $2.95 postage & handling.

Scientific Name: Passiflora quadrangularis. Common Name: Giant Granadilla. This is a lovely passiflora species with very fragrant flowers and large edible fruit. In cultivation it is grown primarily for the fruit but the flowers are quite showy. It needs space; a large vigorous vine that can grow up to 40 feet in one growing season. Sometimes called the Passion Melon, its edible fruit can be up to 12 inches long and is the largest of all Passiflora varieties. In Belize it is sometimes used as a medicine for treating head colds and high blood pressure. Rare in cultivation. to grow from seeds. Excellent as a larval food plant for certain butterflies.This item is a special packet of thirty (30) Passiflora quadrangularis 'Giant Granadilla' seeds, to be delivered upon receipt of payment. Note that the buyer pays $2.95 postage & handling.

• common name:Giant Granadilla
• a lovely passiflora species with very fragrant flowers and large edible fruit
• in Belize it is sometimes used as a medicine for treating head colds and high blood pressure
• excellent as a larval food plant for certain butterflies
• easy to grow from seeds

Scientific Name: Passiflora quadrangularis. Common Name: Giant Granadilla. This is a lovely passiflora species with very fragrant flowers and large edible fruit. In cultivation it is grown primarily for the fruit but the flowers are quite showy. It needs space; a large vigorous vine that can grow up to 40 feet in one growing season. Sometimes called the Passion Melon, its edible fruit can be up to 12 inches long and is the largest of all Passiflora varieties. In Belize it is sometimes used as a medicine for treating head colds and high blood pressure. Rare in cultivation. to grow from seeds. Excellent as a larval food plant for certain butterflies.This item is a special packet of one hundred (100) Passiflora quadrangularis 'Giant Granadilla' seeds, to be delivered upon receipt of payment. Note that the buyer pays $3.95 postage & handling.

"Lost flower of the Andes is blooming in Britain." This headline in the Daily Telegraph celebrated the last remaining example of Passiflora lourdesae, a Venezuelan herbaceous climber that was raised from a cutting by John Vanderplank--the only successful attempt from a dozen cuttings sent to botanists around the world. The story of this dramatic recovery from extinction is just one of the delights of Passion Flowers. The book documents more than 150 species, with more than 120 of them illustrated in color. This edition has been updated throughout.

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This is a beautiful book with many impressive photographs of wild and cultivated Passiflora species, written by one of the foremost Passiflora botanists alive. Unfortunately it is rather incomplete, and only contains descriptions for a fraction of the species in the genus. However, this drawback does not detract from the appeal of the book, which seems mostly geared toward horticultural enthusiasts and botanists looking for quick desk reference "field guide" type identification help. The species that are contained in the book are described in depth, with notes on natural history and much information on cultivation. The book should be a great help identifying almost all commonly cultivated Passiflora. And of course, the photos are stunning and extremely helpful for characterizing the species. Definitely a book that any Passiflora botanists or enthusiasts would appreciate and use. Also worth noting is that since the publication of this book, numerous new species of Passiflora have been described (some by the Vanderplank himself, such as P. miniata), some of which are in conflict with the species descriptions in this book. It is worth performing a Google Scholar search on any given species to be sure and turn up the most recent taxonomic literature before conclusively settling on an identification made using this book.

Passiflora growers who find the tags affixed by nurseries and discount stores to be either sadly lacking in information -- or just plain wrong -- will want this book on their shelves. Its photographs, taxonomy data, history, and cultural information -- all coupled with its reader-friendly presentation -- make this a must-buy for the enthusiast.

This book is the best about the passiflora : it gives all informations about all species, how to grow the plant and the passion fruits. It also gives historical info and economical : where to find passiflora in the world. The author is the world recognised expert about the subject making this book the most advanced in the knowledge of the passion flower (passiflora) and the passion fruit.

Since they were first described in Europe in the 16th century, passionflowers have held a special fascination among plant collectors for their bold, beautiful, complicated blossoms and delectable passionfruits. Most are perennial climbers, but some are trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, or even annuals, and all lend a dramatic, tropical flavor to any situation. Since they have such a broad range of cultivation requirements, passionflowers can be grown by just about anyone, and cold-hardy species can be grown outdoors year-round. This authoritative, comprehensive volume describes 207 Passiflora species and 31 hybrids. A chapter is devoted to the remarkable coevolution of passionflowers with Heliconius butterflies, which many passionflower enthusiasts now raise alongside flowering vines in the greenhouse. As lushly illustrated as it is informative, Passiflora: Passionflowers of the World reveals the immense variation found among members of this extraordinary genus.

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This is very good scientific treatment of the genus Passiflora, and is also the most complete treatment of the genus available in book form. It contains a wealth of information, from purely taxonomic data, to horticultural information and natural history. The species descriptions are short but informative, and most are accompanied by leaf illustrations that are useful for checking identifications. The color plates are numerous and do an excellent job of documenting Passiflora diversity, both morphological as well as socio-economic. Although many species are not treated here (about half the genus is missing), this does represent the most complete standalone treatment of the genus available to date. Most of those species that any layman or casually interested botanist is likely to encounter are included, and a table at the beginning lists the approximate numbers of species for all infrageneric taxa, which should help those studying diversity in the genus. Photographs of every listed species are included in the color plates, including numerous rare and infrequently documented taxa, further increasing the scientific value of this book. There are also short chapters on passion fruits, regional descriptions of Passiflora diversity (Belize and the Atlantic forest of Brazil, respectively), cultivation, and more. Definitely a worthwhile purchase for anyone interested in the genus.

I've found this book to be more than informative. It helped me to identify a volunter that sprouted up in my garden. This book gives you information on the history, cultivation, propagation (various forms), and most inmortantly in depth descriptions with beautifull color photos. It make you want to have all the passion flowers you see! It also has info on the butterflies that feed on them. I would recommend this book if you really are into passion flowers.

Hundreds of gorgeous photographs and lots of information about a flower that is not well known, beyond the usual nursery varieties. Passionflowers are a spectacular species and this volume tells you how to grow them, where they are found, the legend associated with Christ's crown of thorns and even more detailed knowledge for horticulturists or biologists. It's a good buy just for the pictures alone. The authors are experts, yet communicate clearly for everyone. Some of these flowers are out of this world!