Definition of Passiflora laurifolia

1. Noun. West Indian passionflower; cultivated for its yellow edible fruit.

Exact synonyms: Jamaica Honeysuckle, Yellow Granadilla
Terms within: Bell Apple, Sweet Cup, Water Lemon, Yellow Granadilla
Generic synonyms: Passionflower, Passionflower Vine

Literary usage of Passiflora laurifolia

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Journal of Horticulture, Cottage Gardener and Country Gentlemen (1866)
"GS THE CULTIVATION OF passiflora laurifolia, OR WATER LEMON. ... I consider passiflora laurifolia one of the easiest fruits to cultivate.—AB VIOLA CORNUTA. ..."

2. Publication by Field Columbian Museum (1902)
"passiflora laurifolia L. " Bell Apple." Cultivated at Bassin. April to July (502. Mrs. R. 331). Eggers Fl. 350. Fruits utilized; the jelly- like pulp has ..."

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