sweet granadilla

Thân thiện

A ripe sweet granadilla sits on a wooden cutting board next to a halved piece.

Definition

Noun 1. A tropical fruit: The "sweet granadilla" is a specific type of passion fruit (Passiflora ligularis), known for its sweet, aromatic pulp and hard, brittle shell. It is often considered one of the best-tasting fruits in the Passiflora genus.

Usage Examples

• The sweet granadilla has a brittle, orange-yellow shell and juicy, sweet seeds inside.
• For a refreshing dessert, try the pulp of a sweet granadilla.
• This juice is made from sweet granadilla, not the more common purple passion fruit.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In botanical or horticultural writing, "sweet granadilla" precisely identifies the species , distinguishing it from other passion fruit varieties like the purple passion fruit () or the giant granadilla ().

Variants and Related Words

• Granadilla: A more general term that can refer to several species of passion fruit, including the sweet granadilla. "Sweet granadilla" is a specific type of granadilla.
• Passion Fruit: A broad common name for fruits of the genus. The sweet granadilla is one type of passion fruit.

Synonyms

• Passion Fruit (general term)
• (scientific name)

Học thuật

Noun

1. considered best for fruit

Từ đồng nghĩa

• granadilla
• Passiflora ligularis