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Passiflora Incarnata (Maypop)

Genus- Passiflora

Family- Passifloraceae

Information- Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as maypop, purple passionflower, true passionflower, wild apricot, and wild passion vine, is a fast-growing perennial vine with climbing or trailing stems. A member of the passionflower genus Passiflora, the maypop has large, intricate flowers with prominent styles and stamens. One of the hardiest species of passionflower, it is both found as a Wildflower in the southern united states and in cultivation for its fruit and striking bluish purple blooms.

Location- Gladys Douglas Preserve

Edible or Toxic- All parts of Passiflora Incarnata is edible.