SIS 



a. p. w. CulieMon. Plate CIV 



Passiflora cdiilis. 



PURPLE WATER LEMON. 

 " LILIKOI." 



This strong, woody vine is native of Brazil, and is naturalized 

 in most tropical countries. Its first introduction to these islands 

 was at Lilikoi, district of Makawao, Maui, whence its native 

 name. Its serrate leaves are large and deepl}' three-lobed ; the 

 white flowers are tinted with purple. The fruit is oblong, glob- 

 ular, and when ripe is purple in color ; its shell-like skin is thick 

 and crisp. The orange-colored edible pulp is very fragrant, and is 

 filled with small seeds, which germinate readily. 



