Passiflora alata is very similar to Passiflora quadrangularis. I believe the only real difference, appearance-wise, is the larger "wings" at the base of each leaf. I'm not sure what the white knobby things on the petiole are. They don't appear to be nectaries or if they are they aren't currently active (perhaps the ants just haven't found them yet).
by eje Nov 5, 2003 4:12 PM
My first flower, just about ready to open.
by eje Sep 10, 2004 11:21 AM
My first Passiflora alata bloom.
by eje Sep 21, 2004 1:02 PM
Large vigorous vine. 'Ruby Glow' most popular clone.
by RWhiz Sep 22, 2005 11:01 PM
by RWhiz Sep 4, 2005 11:36 PM
Large, five to six inch, waxy substance flowers.
by RWhiz Sep 11, 2005 9:53 PM
by RWhiz Sep 26, 2005 12:14 PM
Passiflora alata at butterfly world
by zemerson Nov 26, 2005 9:49 PM
Ah yesss...a bud is simply a flower that is "sleeping". This one is about to wake up!
by Horseshoe Feb 9, 2006 11:20 PM
Simply beautiful, eh!? These flowers seem to look at you as much as you are looking at them!
by Horseshoe Feb 11, 2006 11:15 PM
Passiflora alata at Strybing Arboretum.
by DaveH Jul 4, 2006 10:56 PM