THE EDIBLE PASSION FRUIT IN HAWAII 
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Leaves. — The vine is a glabrous climber with alternately arranged 
elliptical or long-elliptical leaves, each with pointed apex, entire mar- 
gin, 6 to 8 inches long, and with a single pair of petiole glands near 
the point of attachment with the base of the leaf blade. 
Figure 6. — The bell-apple (Passiflora laurifolia) is an attractive arbor vine — the foliage, 
flower, and edible fruit are very ornamental. It is interesting to note that the bright 
orange-colored fruit is unusual in being surmounted with three rich green bracts. 
Flowers. — The large, handsome, fragrant flowers are 3 to 4 inches 
across. They contain a beautiful arrangement of green, white, pink, 
red, and violet tints. 
