Description

The passionflower is a climbing vine that can grow to 32 feet long. Common names for the passionflower are maypop, apricot vine, maracuja, water lemon. The plant has berries called passionfruit, some of which are edible. The passionflowers history began when it was discovered in Peru by Spanish explorers during the sixteenth century. In 1569, a Spanish doctor named Monardes documented its uses and took it back with him when he returned to the Old World. Passionflower tea became popular there for its calming effect. The benefits of the passion flower didnt stop there, the Native people of the Americas also used the passionflower for its calming effect.