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About the Front Cover Image: While the Passiflora family has over 600 known species, only a few are considered to be of commercial quality for fruit production. The primary species is Passiflora edulis , the passionfruit. This species has two varieties, P. edulis var. edulis and P. edulis var. flavicarpa . The former is generally purple in color whereas the latter is yellow. The purple fruit is usually smaller, but sweeter. The yellow fruit is larger but more acidic and is commonly used in juice production rather than fresh consumption. Intraspecific hybrids of these are also popular. Most Passiflora species originate in the tropical regions of Central and South America; however, a few, such as Passiflora incarnata , grow in temperate or subtropical areas. In countries where passionfruit is native or grown widely, consumption is common, with uses including fresh market, juices, dried, and teas. Passionfruit production in the U.S. is small and consumers are generally unfamiliar with the fruit, but interest is growing. Presently, attempts are being made to expand production outside of traditional regions like California, Florida, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Identification of cold tolerant selections and incorporation of new interspecific hybrids may lead to new areas of passionfruit within the US and other non-traditional growing regions. Photo and description by Eric Stafne, Ph.D., Mississippi State University