: any of a genus (Passiflora of the family Passifloraceae, the passionflower family) of chiefly tropical woody tendriled climbing vines or erect herbs with usually showy flowers and pulpy often edible berries
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Formulated with green-algae and passionflower extracts, the vegan tint shields the skin from UV rays, as well as from blue light.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025 Each gummy contains saffron, chamomile, passionflower, GABA and reishi.—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024 This may include natural remedies that support sleep such as chamomile tea, valerian, passionflower, and lavender.—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 Disease and drought-resistant passionflower is surprisingly easy to keep despite its tropical look, and it can even be grown as a houseplant.—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for passionflower
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Etymology
from the fancied resemblance of parts of the flower to the instruments of Christ's crucifixion
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