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Passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 550 species of flowering plants, the type genus of the family Passifloraceae. Description [ edit ]
It is a creeping vine like other members of the genus, and yields an edible fruit. [4] The specific epithet, foetida, means "stinking" in Latin and refers to the strong aroma emitted by damaged foliage. [5] This passion flower tolerates arid ground, but favours moist areas. It is known to be an invasive species in some areas. [4]
They are invasive species since they can smother forest margins and forest regrowth. It is illegal to sell, cultivate or distribute the plants. [7] Banana passionfruit vines are now smothering more than 200 square miles (520 km 2) of native forest on the islands of Hawaii and Kauai. Seeds are spread by feral pigs, birds and humans.
Passiflora caerulea, the blue passionflower, [1] bluecrown passionflower [2] or common passion flower, is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has been introduced elsewhere. It is a vigorous, deciduous or semi-evergreen tendril bearing vine growing to 10 m (33 ft) or more.
The Tennessee Invasive Plant Council has identified the following invasive plants in Tennessee. The plants are all widely established across the state and have been reported in more than 10 counties.
Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as maypop, purple passionflower, true passionflower, wild apricot, and wild passion vine, is a fast-growing perennial vine with climbing or trailing stems. A member of the passionflower genus Passiflora , the maypop has large, intricate flowers with prominent styles and stamens.
The other invasive pest her department is on the lookout for is the infamous spotted lanternfly, which feeds on more than 70 species of plants and can cause widespread damage to crops and native ...
“If you’re going to grow these species, you need to make sure you are obtaining the seed or plants from a reputable source to avoid planting any of the invasive types,” says Daria McKelvey ...