assionfruit, also known as granadilla, is a delicious fruit that is native to subtropical wild regions of South America and probably originated in Paraguay. Botanically, the purple passionfruit that you know and love belongs to the family of , and has the species name . There are some golden or yellow varieties available these days that go by the botanical name (Panama Gold passionfruit). Just to confuse the issue further, there are (known as Panama Red) now available. The two latter varieties are favoured by some as they produce larger, juicier fruit than the traditional passionfruit.
