THE DICOTYLEDONES 



1695 



Fig. 1556. — Passiflora coeridea. Flower in 

 face view. 



of the Crucifixion. Passiflora coeridea (Fig. 1556) with blue flowers is 

 doubtfully hardy in this country, while species of Tacsonia (Fig. 1557) 

 with red or crimson flowers are grown in greenhouses. P. qiiadrangiilaris 

 is cultivated in many parts of the tropics on account of its large edible berries. 

 It is known as the Granadilla. P. edulh produces the Passion Fruit. 



Fig. 1557.^ — Tacsonia van-volxemii. Pendent 

 flower in side view. 



