Leaves alternate, entire or lobed
Flowers bisexual, actinomorphic in a variety of infls., corona present and borne on hypanthium - consists of one or more rows of filaments or scales
Styles with a capitate, clavate, or discoid stigma
Filaments connate into a tube around ovary, anthers versatile
16 genera, 400 species, largest genus is Passiflora
Economic uses: ornamentals, sweeteners, tranquilizer, some are edible but others produce cyanide
Diagnostic characteristics: vine, corona
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