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Passifloraceae

Passifloraceae

9.9
A group of tropical climbing plants like passionflowers that often have thin curling stems and edible fruit
  • noun
  • /ˌpæsɪˈflɔːrəˌsiː/
  • Specialized
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  • The Passifloraceae are best known for their showy passionflowers grown in tropical gardens.

Examples

  • Some species within Passifloraceae produce edible fruits, such as the passionfruit.

  • Botanists have studied the unique climbing mechanisms found in the Passifloraceae family.

  • The Passifloraceae family includes many beautiful species.

  • Many gardeners love the Passifloraceae for their stunning flowers.

  • The Passifloraceae family is renowned for its vibrant flowers that attract a variety of pollinators.

  • Gardening enthusiasts appreciate the Passifloraceae for the colorful passionflowers that brighten their gardens.

  • Members of the Passifloraceae family often climb with tendrils, making them unique among tropical plants.

Synonyms

passionflower family
vsPassifloraceae
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of tropical climbing plants and shrubs with showy flowers

is the scientific name focusing on woody tendril climbing vines

Surface Forms

Passifloraceae singular
Passifloraceas plural

Morphology

Passifloraceae = Passiflora + aceae

The word is a scientific name derived from Latin, not transparently analysable in modern English.

Etymology

Passifloraceae comes from the plant name passionflower. It breaks into passi- meaning 'passion' (referring to the Christian story of Jesus' suffering), -flora meaning 'flower', and the ending -aceae meaning 'family', so Passifloraceae is the family of passionflowers.