General Informations
Passiflora ambigua or Passion Flower is a very rare Passiflora that grows very fast and becomes very big. The flowers have pink petals and sepals, the filaments are white streaked with red and purple. They measure 10-13 cm in diameter and spread a very unpleasant smell. The fruit measures 5 cm, is round and orange or yellow. Passiflora ambigua was already cultivated by the Mayas and the very tasty fruit is still sold in local markets. The plant also serves as food for butterfly larvae. The name ambigua was given because Passiflora ambigua is often confused with Passiflora laurifolia.
