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Which fruits are produced by members of the Passifloraceae family?
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Weeping willow (Salix babylonica).
Members of the Passifloraceae family produce fruits that are classified as either capsules or berries.1
Within the genus Passiflora, many species are cultivated specifically for their edible fruits. Notable examples include:
- Giant granadilla (P. quadrangularis)1
- Sweet calabash (P. maliformis)1
- Yellow granadilla (P. laurifolia)1
- Purple granadilla (P. edulis)1