Other Names: Passiflora Coccmea
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Family: Passifloraceae
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Native country: South America
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Flowering season: Winter
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Toxicity: none
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Height: variable
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Propagation: Cuttings. Ornamental vine, requires pollination, has fresh edible fruit and juice.
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Additional Information: In 1609 the scarlet passion flower was taken from its native tropical America to Italy. It was presented to Pope Paul V by Simone Parloscn, who compared the plant to Christ's crucifixion. According to Parlosen, the 3 stigmas signify the nails, the corona represents the crown of thorns, the 5 anthers represent the wounds, and the 10 parts of the perianth symbolize the 10 faithful apostles.