Named Passiflora by Catholic priests who found it growing in Latin America sometime around the 16th century. There are many types and various colors of Passion Flora. |
| Legend of the Passion Flower |
 |
� It is said that the parts of the flower is symbolic of the �passions of Christ�. � The ten large petals represent the most faithful of the apostles. � The fringe above the petals represent the crown of thorns. � The five stamens were thought to represent the wounds of Christ. � The pistils are the nails� � The tendrils are the way the cross was lashed together � The leaves are symbolic of the spear used to pierce Christ�s side and the spots on the underside of the leaf are signs of the 30 pieces of silver. � The fragrance is the spices prepared by the holy women. � The roundness of the fruit is the world Christ came to save. |
| Passiflora. Caerulea (The Blue Passion Flower) |
 |