Photos of birds, fish, flowers and miscellaneous things that catch my eye and instill a sense of wonder.
Showing posts with label Paraguay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paraguay. Show all posts
Thursday, August 09, 2012
The Jesus Flower
The Jesus Flower, Passiflora caerulea, is the national flower of Paraguay, each part of the flower representing a different part of the crucifixion. Passiflora caerulea has a yellow-orange fruit that is somewhat insipid when eaten raw. It's tastier cousin, Passiflora edulis has a large, purple fruit that is commonly eaten or used for juice or flavoring.
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