Passiflora ligularis
Definition
Noun: * A species of passionflower vine, Passiflora ligularis, cultivated for its edible fruit. The fruit is known for its sweet, aromatic pulp and is considered one of the finest-tasting passion fruits.
Usage Notes
- This term is the formal botanical name for the plant species. In common usage, the fruit is more frequently referred to by its common names.
- It is used in scientific, agricultural, and horticultural contexts to specify this particular species.
Examples
- is native to the Andes Mountains.
- The farmer specializes in growing for the export market.
- Botanists studied the flowering cycle of .
Advanced Usage
- The species name refers to the strap-shaped (ligulate) glands found on the plant's leaves or flower bracts.
Variants and Related Words
- Sweet granadilla: The most common English name for the fruit of .
- Granadilla: A general term for several passion fruit species, often used interchangeably with "sweet granadilla" in some regions.
- Passionfruit: A broad common name for fruits of the genus.
Synonyms
- Sweet granadilla
- Grenadine (in some regional contexts)
Noun
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considered best for fruit
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