Passionflower
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Passiflora incarnata · Passifloraceae

Passionflower

西番莲 · トケイソウ

Americas Summer
Scientific namePassiflora incarnata
GenusPassiflora
OriginSouth America
SeasonSummer
FamilyPassifloraceae
RegionAmericas
Colours & SymbolismWhite/Purple: passion; Spiritual symbolism
About this flower

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. One of the hardiest species of passionflower, it is both found as a wildflower in the southern United States and in cultivation for its edible fruit and striking bluish purple blooms.

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花語 · Chinese Meaning

神圣的爱与信仰,西班牙传教士视其为基督受难的象徽。

16世纪西班牙传教士在南美洲发现此花,将其花的构造比附为基督受难的象征。

花の言葉 · Japanese Meaning

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