La fruta de la pasión: Un tesoro agrícola en el Departamento del Meta

Abstract

Passion fruit, also known as passion fruit, is an exotic fruit native to South America, specifically the Amazon of Colombia. Its scientific name is Passiflora Edulis. This fruit has a refreshing sweet and sour flavor and is rich in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamins, making it a healthy choice for consumers. The passion fruit plant is a vine that can reach up to nine meters in height under favorable weather conditions. Its fruit matures in 50 to 70 days and contains around 300 seeds surrounded by a fibrous interior.