giant granadilla
plant
Also known as: Passiflora quadrangularis
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The giant granadilla is a tropical American passionflower, scientifically known as Passiflora quadrangularis. It is also the name for the oblong fruit produced by this plant. Granadillas, in general, are passion fruits with juicy, aromatic pulp.12
The giant granadilla belongs to the family Passifloraceae, which includes numerous species of vines, shrubs, and trees, many of which are cultivated for their showy flowers or edible fruits. The fruits of this family are typically capsules or berries.3
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