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Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata): A Stunning Vine for Central Texas

A gardener in central Texas encountered a beautiful, fragrant vine growing on a fence line and wanted to know its identity.

Purple flower

Expert Identification

The vine is a passion flower, specifically Passiflora incarnata (also known as maypop). The expert complimented the photo and asked permission to use it on a gardening forum.

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