Maypops or Purple Passionflowers (Passiflora incarnata) are blooming now in roadsides and forest edges across the Piedmont. Eastern Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa virginica) are a common pollinator of this native plant. As the bees take in nectar, their backs are dusted with yellow pollen from the rectangular male anthers. When the bees visit other flowers, some of this pollen may be transferred to the sticky, knobbed female stigmas. This cross-fertilization results in the fragrant passion fruits prod

Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing vine with white and purple flowers. The chemicals in passion flower have calming effects. #Passionflowers #flowers #uniques #beautiful #beautifulflowers #rosemartinlifejourney #TeamSissyKapatid #germany | Rose Martin

Did you know that this stunning climbing vine, Passiflora incarnata, has more to offer than just its beauty? The chemicals in Passion Flower have incredible calming effects, making it a natural remedy for anxiety and insomnia. 🌍 Native to the Southeastern United States and Central & South America, Passion Flower has a rich history as a traditional herb used for soothing anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. Today, it’s still cherished for its calming properties. 🧠 Scientists suggest that

Part 3 ~ Saving Passionflower fruit / Maypop seeds (Passiflora incarnata) ~ After the first seed fermentation to loosen the gel surrounding the seed and drying, we break the seeds apart. Then, we rinse them again and set the on a screen to dry once again. This will likely be the final drying before winnowing. ⬇️ A native treasure of the southeastern United States! Passionflowers grow on long vines and the stunning blooms and fruits that form from the flowers grow from Texas to Florida and throug

3 uses for passion flower 🌸 (Passiflora caerulea) blue passion flower #survival #herbalremedies #forage #garden #prepper #100WildThings | Prepper Kiwi