“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is an old adage that everybody understands to mean that the outer appearance of something may not be wholly indicative of what’s inside. This is absolutely true for ...

I have this plant growing in my flower bed in Huntsville. Where I grew up in Tuscaloosa County, it was called a maypop because it usually appeared late spring or early summer and produced a small ...

Passion fruit, commonly known as Granadilla or 'Krishna Phal, in India is a vine species native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. The fruit has been named after its flower which comes from one of the ...

Q: I knew I had a native passion vine growing on my fence in the natural area of my yard. This summer I noticed that it produced a fruit. Is this passion fruit? Can I eat it? A: You are growing the ...

Common name: Passion flower or maypop. Latin name: Passiflora incarnata. Planting months: Spring through fall. Cold tolerance: Hardy; USDA hardiness zone 6 through 11. Light requirements: The passion ...

One of the most popular food plants for butterfly enthusiasts is the passion vine. Not only does it attract butterflies, it also has exotic flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Passion ...

Passion fruit is a nutritious tropical fruit that is gaining popularity. Despite its small size, it’s rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and other plant compounds that could benefit your health.

It was in Hawaii that I got my first exhilarating taste of passion fruit. The Maui market vendor's knife expertly sliced through the mauve skin at the top of the egg-sized fruit, revealing bright ...

Passion fruit is a tropical fruit that most often has purple or yellow skin. At first glance, you might mistake it for a small lemon or a plum. Slice it in half and you find crunchy seeds in juicy ...