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Passiflora Books

Here’s a full range of passiflora books for sale. Learn all about passion vines with these informative books. The links below will open a new window on eBay for the passion flower book for sale.

Passion Flower in Medical History

The medical history of passion flowers includes the Maypop used by Native Americans to make tea infusions to treat insomnia, hysteria and epilepsy. The Maracuja species in South and Central America were used for medical purposes as well. In modern times, the passion flower continues to be used for cooking and baking desserts. It is … Read more

Passion Flower Religious Symbolism

Catholic missionaries connected certain aspects of the flower with Christian beliefs. Generally, various characteristics of the Passion Flower have been tied to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ as well as the Passion of Christ. The latter association led the missionaries to name the flowers “Passion Flowers.” A number of floral characteristics have been assigned with … Read more

Passion Flowers in History

Origins of the Passion Flower The Passion Flower plant originated in South America and is a tropical vine that enjoys a warm climate. Nine species of this plant have actually been found in the United States and some are found in Australia, Southern Asia, and even New Zealand. Traditionally, the Passion Fruit was grown by … Read more

Passiflora Edulis Flavicarpa

Passiflora Edulis Flavicarpa is a commercial fruiting variety that produces beautiful passion flowers and sweet passion fruit. Clicking on the links below will open a detailed description of the Edulis Flavicarpa Passion Vine seeds for sale in a new window on eBay. Passiflora edulis flavicarpa, commonly known as yellow passionfruit or golden passionfruit, is a … Read more

Passiflora Edulis

Passiflora Edulis is the main commercial variety of passion fruit found in the grocery stores of the Western world. These strong growing vines tend to be disease and pest resistant, productive plants that the home grower can succeed with. The Edulis Passion Vine still produces spectacular white passion flowers with purple filaments. Clicking on the … Read more

Pink Passion Flowers

Pink passion flower seeds and vines for sale from around the world. Many of the pink passiflora varieties produce sweet, delicious fruit. You can enjoy these lovely tropical-esque vines in your own yard. In the Southwest desert states of the U.S., passion vines are considered water saving xeriscape plants. You can grow these lovely pink … Read more