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Sururuca

Passiflora setacea

A wild passion fruit of Brazil bearing 3", oval, green skinned fruits with translucent orange pulp that reportedly has a juicy, tasty and acidic flavor.

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Description

A perennial vine with three-lobed leaves and white flowers. The flowers are fairly ornate, characteristic of the passion flowers, but show a bit more simplicity as compared with some of its more colorful relatives.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Unknown.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Fruits are eaten fresh out of hand.

Native Range

Native to Bahia, Mato Grosso and surrounding areas of Brazil.

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Passifloraceae  
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