Passiflora L.
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Rosidae Roses, legumes, proteas, dogwoods, hydrangeas, mistletoes, euphorbias, grapes, many more
Order Malpighiales A broad group encompassing 16,000 species
Family Passifloraceae Named from passion flowers, also includes maypop and various trees, shrubs and vines
Genus Passiflora From Latin passio, “passion,” and flos, “flower”
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Passiflora description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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Yellow passion-flower (Passiflora ) · Either Passiflora citrina or P. lutea . · 8/19/2001 · Memphis, Tennessee · By Tim Chandler Species not yet identified
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