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Trivia # 221: Passiflora caerulea

8 January, 2014
Toxicological trivia from January 08, 2013: Passiflora caerulea is a species of flowering plant native to South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil).  It is popular among gardeners because of its intricate, scented flores.. A tea can be made of the flower which is said to alleviate stress and anxiety. However, tetraphyllin B and epi-tetraphyllin B, cyanogenic glycosides (which liberate hydrogen cyanide when activated by enzymes), have been found in the leaves. It is commonly known as:a) Mburucuyá;b) Blue Passion flower;c) Both prior names are correct.
Trivia # 221: Passiflora caerulea
Passiflora caerulea
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Correct answer is c. check in Spanish article: Pasionaria azul (Passiflora caerulea) 
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