These beautifully intricate and complex flowers were viewed by early missionaries as a symbol of the crucifixion and were thought to represent the Passion of Christ, hence its name. I find their construction fascinating and this vine grows opposite our front door on a neighbour’s fence.
Photo: Passion flower side view
Photo: Passion flower upside down
Photo: Passion flower from the back
Photo:Passion flower emerging
Photo: Passion flower with a twist
