Of the over 450 kinds of passiflora vines in the world, only a handful are edible, and only one—Passiflora edulis, commonly called “passion fruit”—stands high above the rest for the quality of its ...
“What is that?” It’s a common question heard from visitors to the Santa Monica Community Gardens. It could be about a towering stalk of collard greens or an artichoke blooming into what it wants to ...
More than just a tropical treat, this tangy fruit is packed with nutrients that can boost your heart, digestion, and immune ...
Maracuya, which is commonly translated to “passion fruit”, is very well-loved in Costa Rica, and for good reason. You couldn’t be blamed for thinking that the maracuya named for its sweet, yet tangy ...
Scientifically known as Passiflora edulis, passion fruit is a captivating tropical fruit loved and cherished by many. It inherited the name passion many years ago when Spanish missionaries in South ...
On a fluke I picked up a passion fruit plant at my local farmer’s market. A few of my Master Gardener friends had been successful growing it and had raved about the fruit. I, however, really knew ...