Purple Passionflower
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| Scientific name | Passiflora incarnata |
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| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Higher classification | Passion flowers |
| Rank | Species |
| Did you know | The fresh or dried leaves of maypop are used to make a tea that is used for insomnia, hysteria, and epilepsy, and is also valued for its analgesic properties. |
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| ID | 886936 |
About Purple Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as maypop, purple passionflower, true passionflower, wild apricot, and wild passion vine, is a fast-growing perennial vine with climbing or trailing stems. A member of the passionflower genus Passiflora, the maypop has large, intricate flowers with prominent styles and stamens.
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