Passiflora (Passiflora caerulea)

Passiflora (Passiflora caerulea), also known as blue passion fruit or passionflower, is a perennial plant that is grown for its ornamental qualities as well as for its fruit. It originates from South America and is popular in many countries around the world.

Passiflora is a climbing plant with long stems that can reach up to 10 meters. The leaves are deeply dissected, usually with five lobes. The flowers are large, up to 10 cm in diameter, of extraordinary beauty and complex structure. They are white to pale blue with a central crown of bright yellow and blue threads. The fruits are oval, orange or yellow, with a pleasant aroma and taste.

• Decorative qualities: Passionflower is extremely beautiful and is often used for landscaping gardens and gazebos.
• Fruits: The fruits of the passion flower are edible and are used in cooking to make juices, desserts and salads.
• Medicinal properties: The plant has sedative and calming properties, making it useful for anxiety, insomnia and stress.
• Biodiversity: Passion flower flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators that are important to the ecosystem.