The name 'passion flower' refers to the passion of Jesus and the genus therefore has a particular relevance at Easter. Spanish Christian missionaries adopted the unique structure of the plant as symbols of the last days of Jesus and especially his crucifixion.

What is the meaning of the passion fruit flower?

The passion flower's individual features were found to be symbolic of the crucifixion of Christ, or as known in biblical history, the Passion of the Christ. The flower has spikes protruding from the center, symbolizing the crown of thorns. There are 10 petals, for the 10 faithful apostles.

Why is passion vine called passion vine?

Passiflora are so-named because their blooms are said to symbolize the passion of Jesus Christ: the flower's lacy crown resembles his crown of thorns, its five stamens his five wounds, its styles the nails, and its five sepals and five petals symbolize the ten apostles who were faithful to him in his last hours ( ...