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Plant family

Passifloraceae

Called “passion flower family” in GBIF

The Passifloraceae are a family of flowering plants, containing about 750 species classified in around 27 genera. They include trees, shrubs, lianas, and climbing plants, and are mostly found in tropical regions. The family takes its name from the passion flower genus (Passiflora) which includes the edible passion fruit, as well as plants such as maypop and running pop used by gardeners.

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847
accepted species in GBIF
Source: GBIF
35
genera in GBIF
Source: GBIF
2
plants on Plant News
4
research articles
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What science is finding about Passifloraceae

Every article on Plant News that mentions a member of this family, newest first.

Butterflies lost a gene and lost their chemical flexibility

The passionflower vines climbing a trellis in your garden are locked in a chemical arms race with the caterpillars that eat...

Passionflower plant-signaling / crispr

Passionflower's citrus perfume vanishes 90% by mid-morning

If you've ever wondered why some flowers smell strongest at certain times of day, this passionflower shows scent isn't...

Passionflower pollinators / plant-signaling

This flower blasts citrus scent only at dawn for bees

If you've ever wondered why some flowers in your garden seem fragrant one moment and scentless the next, this shows scent...

Passionflower plant-signaling / pollinators