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By Starlingbright7


Passiflora (Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower))
  • Photo posted on 14 Jul, 2009
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one of nature's more exotic creations,the fabulously flamboyant and over-the-top bloom giving way to strange Dali-esque orange fruits! By the way, is this the same Passiflora used in herbal sleep medications?



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paulthegardener
Paulthegard..
 

Nice close up picture. They are a fantastic flower aren't they. Amazingly intricate!

14 Jul, 2009

louise1
Louise1
 

Yes it IS the same plant used in herbal sleep medicines.

14 Jul, 2009

terratoonie
Terratoonie
 

Good pic :o)

14 Jul, 2009



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