Giant Granadilla

Passiflora quadrangularis, the Giant Granadilla, produces huge red flowers that are almost 5 inches across and delicious, football sized fruits. The Giant Granadilla is a square vine that can grow up to 50 feet in length. The links immediately below will open a new window on eBay with full details about the Passiflora quadrangularis seeds … Read more

Passion Flowers by John Vanderplank

Passion Flowers by John Vanderplank is a fantastic reference book about passion vines. Vanderplank’s passiflora book is considered a writing about passion vines and it is loaded with beautiful images of passion flowers in their natural habitat. The links below will open a new window on eBay for the passion flower book for sale. Tags: … Read more

Passiflora: Passionflowers of the World

Passiflora: Passionflowers of the World is a definitive reference guide to passion vines by Torsten Ulmer and John MacDougal. This book is full of beautiful photographs of passion flowers and is considered by many to be the ultimate book about Passion Vines. The links below will open a new window on eBay for the passion … Read more

Passion Flower in Medical History

The medical history of passion flowers includes the Maypop used by Native Americans to make tea infusions to treat insomnia, hysteria and epilepsy. The Maracuja species in South and Central America were used for medical purposes as well. In modern times, the passion flower continues to be used for cooking and baking desserts. It is … Read more

Passion Flower in Art History

In art historical terms, the Passion Flower has appeared in many prints and paintings, including the mysterious painting of Madonna and Child by Joos van Cleve. Flowers in painting have been used for symbolism for many years and understanding what a flower means will give clues to what a painting portrays. The inclusion of a … Read more

Passion Flower Religious Symbolism

Catholic missionaries connected certain aspects of the flower with Christian beliefs. Generally, various characteristics of the Passion Flower have been tied to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ as well as the Passion of Christ. The latter association led the missionaries to name the flowers “Passion Flowers.” A number of floral characteristics have been assigned with … Read more

Passion Flowers in History

Origins of the Passion Flower The Passion Flower plant originated in South America and is a tropical vine that enjoys a warm climate. Nine species of this plant have actually been found in the United States and some are found in Australia, Southern Asia, and even New Zealand. Traditionally, the Passion Fruit was grown by … Read more