: 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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The beauty of this low-key, pink balm is in its blend of green algae, passionflower, and camellia leaf extracts, which provide a triple dose of skin-smoothing, line-softening antioxidants, plus mineral, UV-defending actives.—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025 Ideas of a routine can be simple: Brewing the same cup of herbal tea like lavender, chamomile, or passionflower.—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Supplements that contain passionflower and magnesium like Hilma Sleep Support are considered catnip for the brain at nighttime to promote restful, undisrupted sleep.—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Guests can also boost drinks with ingredients meant to revitalize or relax, including nano magnesium, liposomal vitamin C, purple passionflower and others.—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for passionflower
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Etymology
from the fancied resemblance of parts of the flower to the instruments of Christ's crucifixion
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