Passiflora speciosa is a flowering vine of the family Passifloraceae. It is native to the neotropics. It is most noteworthy for having the largest flowers in the family; up to nine inches (22 centimeters) wide.[1] The plant is native to south eastern parts of Brazil.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Passifloraceae |
| Genus: | Passiflora |
| Species: | P. speciosa
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References
edit- ^ Ulmer, Torsten; MacDougal, John M. (2004). Pasiflora - Passion Flowers. Portland: Timber Press. pp. 319 plus photo and caption p. 236.
- ^ "Passiflora speciosa Gardner". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 October 2024.