Passion Flower Facts

Passion flower facts include that it is a hardy, woody vine that grows up to 10 m long and puts off tendrils so that it can climb and grow on other plants in the rainforest. The appearance of the flower is quite striking; large white flowers with pink or purple centers. The flower gets its name from Spanish missionaries who associated the flowers with the Passion of the Christ. The passion flower vine produces a tasty fruit which is about the size of a large lemon, wrinkling slightly when ripe. The flower is indigenous to many tropical and semi-tropical areas from South America to North America. There are over 200 varieties.