Passiflora racemosa

Passiflora racemosa (red passion flower) is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae, native to Brazil. It is an evergreen climber growing to , with simple or 3-lobed leaves to  long, and vivid red flowers borne in summer. The flowers are  in diameter, with purple and white coronas. They are followed by oblong green fruits.

The specific epithet racemosa indicates that the flowers are borne in racemes.

With a minimum temperature requirement of , in temperate regions this plant must be grown under glass. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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Category:Flora of Brazil
Category:Flora of South America
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