Yellow Passionflower (Passiflora lutea)

The yellow passionflower are finally in bloom! At the base of a ridge at the edge of a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

Note: These flowers are quite small compared to other passionflower species (only about 1-1.5 cm in diameter).

Unfortunately, a huge storm was on the way when I took this shot. It was rather dark out and the lightning had already started (so I was rushed to get some photos in before we left our land).

comments (21)

Patomarazul

Lion

I love his shot! Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much! That means the world to me! <3 Posted 7 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Gasp! Gorgeous! When I first saw this shot, I thought it was one of Ferdy's stacks! Fantastic shot, Lisa!

Is this on your land? If yes, beware of honesuckle - it can be a real problem for passionflower natives. Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Indeed. The vine is growing over a pine log at the very base of our dirt driveway (right at the edge of the forest). I've been keeping an eye on it for several weeks now, waiting on blooms!
  
  As for honeysuckle, my neighbors have a bit of a problem with it on their roadsides, so I'm going to have to keep a close eye on it. Invasives drive me crazy! Luckily, there aren't many invasives near our driveway at this point. Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Oh, yay that it is on your property! Are you going to harvest any of the fruit. I have read that this species isn't very tasty. Did you know that you can make ink from this plant - from the seeds, maybe? Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      I had no idea about the ink! I will definitely give them a try (after I photograph their fruited form)! :D Posted 7 years ago
3. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Please don't insult Lisa with my stacks ;)
  
  @Lisa: well, your modesty shines through as you apologized for conditions and what not. There's nothing wrong with this photo, it's excellent. Posted 7 years ago
4. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Lol, Ferdy - I think your stacks are awesome :)
    
    Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I appreciate the compliments very much, but as a beginner I still find it a frustrating process where I don't control the result enough yet. Very time consuming, high failure rate, and even the "good" ones I'm not happy with. All in good time though :) Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        ...sounds like you may have a condition called "perfectionism"...Obviously, I'm not an expert - but, your stacks are really good and will only continue to improve with practice! Posted 7 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Let's hope so. I do have a tendency to look up, here's a nice source of inspiration regarding stacking:
        https://inglesphoto.com/View-Photos-and--Prints/Flower-Photographs/1/thumbs Posted 7 years ago
      3. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        I'm in agreement that your stacks are downright gorgeous. Posted 7 years ago
  3. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    Awww! Thanks, Ferdy! I will ALWAYS find something wrong with my photos! :D Posted 7 years ago
  4. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Me too lol :) Posted 7 years ago

Tarsier

Lion

Great capture, Lisa Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much! <3 Posted 7 years ago

englishindiangirl

Lion

Beautiful! Posted 6 years ago

Christine Young

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They are often exquisitely beautiful, can be fantastically weird, and may exude pleasant or nasty fragrances. They are an important source of food for an innumerable amount of creatures, including humans. Flowering plants are also a source of medicines, fibers, timber, ornamentals, and so many other commercial products. Flowers truly make our world a better place! #JungleDragon #Wildflowers #Floweringplants #Angiosperms

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https://www.facebook.com/jungledragonwildlife Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you for including me in this beautiful feature! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    You're welcome! It's one of my fave flowers on JD. So unique, beautiful, and artistically shot! Posted 4 years ago

Neptune

Lion

I love this shot Lisa-just a beautiful perspective! Posted 3 years ago

The Yellow Passionflower

''Passiflora lutea'', the yellow passionflower, is a flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae, native North America, in the eastern and south-central parts of the United States from Pennsylvania west to Kansas, and south to Florida and Texas. It is the northernmost species of ''Passiflora'', occurring slightly further north than ''P. incarnata'', and tolerant of winter temperatures down to −15 °C, and even −30 °C for short periods.

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Similar species: Malpighiales

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling