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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. One of the hardiest species of passionflower, it is both found as a wildflower ...

Maypops (Passiflora incarnata) are delicious tropical-flavored passion fruits native to the US. Find out how to forage, grow, and eat them!

Maypop: The Cold-Hardy Passion Flower That Pops with Personality Passiflora incarnata, better known as maypop, is a hardy, fast-growing passion vine with intricate blooms, edible fruit, and serious pollinator cred.

Common Name (s): Apricot Vine Maypop Passionflower Passion Flower Passion Vine Phonetic Spelling pas-si-FLOR-ah in-kar-NAH-tuh This plant has medium severity poison characteristics. See below Description Passionflower is a rapidly growing, trailing or climbing perennial or herbaceous perennial. It is a member of the passion vine family ...

Learn how to forage maypops, how to tell when they’re ready to harvest, and a few simple ways to enjoy their unique flavor.