. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 5. Passion Vine Passiflora ligularis The pulp of the fruit of the passion vine is very good to eat, and its seeds may be chewed and swallowed. Many species of this plant are found growing in the mountainous parts of Mexico and Central America. The passion vine is a vigorous climber. It has large and small flowers which are white, green, or purple in color. The egg-shaped fruit has a hard shell, numerous seeds, and a sweet, mashy, white pulp. When fully ripened, the shell is yellow or orange and sometimes purple-tinged. It is also called p
. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 5. Passion Vine Passiflora ligularis The pulp of the fruit of the passion vine is very good to eat, and its seeds may be chewed and swallowed. Many species of this plant are found growing in the mountainous parts of Mexico and Central America. The passion vine is a vigorous climber. It has large and small flowers which are white, green, or purple in color. The egg-shaped fruit has a hard shell, numerous seeds, and a sweet, mashy, white pulp. When fully ripened, the shell is yellow or orange and sometimes purple-tinged. It is also called passion fruit and granadilla.
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