passionflower

noun

pas·​sion·​flow·​er ˈpa-shən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of a genus (Passiflora of the family Passifloraceae, the passionflower family) of chiefly tropical woody tendriled climbing vines or erect herbs with usually showy flowers and pulpy often edible berries

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Examples of passionflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples of summer-blooming vines include honeysuckle vine, trumpet vine, and passionflower. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025

The sylvan terrace of the condo in New York's NoMad neighborhood is planted with birch and apple trees, wild grasses, and bee-friendly passionflower. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025

Additionally, all of these flag-waving insects are known to feed on toxic passionflower vines. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025

Some to consider include chamomile tea, lavender oil, passionflower, and melatonin.8 Natural remedies typically haven't been as widely studied as other prevention techniques. —Wendy Wisner, Health, 17 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

from the fancied resemblance of parts of the flower to the instruments of Christ's crucifixion

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for passionflower

• candlepower
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