Editing Passiflora edulis (section)

===Varieties===
[[File:Passionfruit comparison.jpg|200px|thumb|Yellow and purple passion fruit variety (''P. edulis var. flavicarpa'') comparison]]
[[File:Passionfruit (whole and half).jpg|200px|frameless|right|alt=A ripe passion fruit, cut in half to show the insides]]

Several distinct varieties of passion fruit with clearly differing exterior appearances exist.<ref name="morton" /> The bright yellow ''flavicarpa'' variety, also known as yellow or golden passion fruit, can grow up to the size of a [[grapefruit]], has a smooth, glossy, light, and airy rind, and has been used as a [[rootstock]] for purple passion fruit in Australia.<ref name="morton" /> The dark purple ''edulis'' variety is smaller than a [[lemon]], though it is less acidic than yellow passion fruit, and has a richer aroma and flavour.