
Thomas G. Barnes, USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Barnes, T.G., and S.W. Francis. 2004. Wildflowers and ferns of Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky
Purple passion flower (Passiflora incarnata)
Also Known As: Wild passionflower, Maypop, Apricot vine, Old field apricot, Holy-Trinity flower, Molly-pop, Passion vine, Pop-apple, Granadilla, Maycock
Plant Family: Passion-flower (Passifloraceae)
Identification Guide:
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Did you Know? “The Houma, Cherokee and other Native American tribes used purple passionflower for food, drink, and medicinal purposes. The plant was also used as a sedative to treat nervous conditions and hysteria.” Contributed by: USDA NRCS National Plant Data Center
Phenological Observations of Interest: First Flower, End of Flowering, First Ripe Fruit, All Leaves Withered
2009 Live Map for Purple passion flower
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