THE EDIBLE PASSION FRUIT IN HAWAII 
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DESCRIPTION 
The plant is a perennial, propagated mainly by seeds and climbs 
by means of tendrils. Under good conditions, it is a vigorous 
climber, and when allowed to run wild, spreads over trees, fences. 
FiGDBB 4.— The sweet granadilla (Passiftora ligularis) -rows freely as a wild climber 
of the cool, moist woodland in Hawaii where the fresh, delicious fruit is highly priced 
and buildings, but is easily confined to a trellis when grown in cul- 
tivation. It is valuable not only for its fruit, but its foliage and 
flowers are ornamental. The steins are smooth, slightly woody at 
the base. - o 
