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flamin lib

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5. The name is from Christian symbolism.
Thu Sep 24, 2020, 12:42 PM
Sep 2020

From the University of Dayton:
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The Passion Flower symbolism, as originally perceived, and then augmented, includes:

The spiraled tendrils - the lash of Christ's scourging
The central flower column - the pillar of the Scourging
The 72 radial filaments - the Crown of Thorns
The top 3 stigma - the 3 Nails
The lower 5 anthers - the 5 wounds
The Style - the Sponge used to moisten Christ's Lips with Vinegar
The leaves (some species) - the head of the Centurion's Spear
The red stains - Christ's Blood Drops
The Round Fruit - The World Christ came to save
The Fragrance - The Spices prepared by the Holy Women
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I can't discern a scent.

The leaves can be dried and used for tea to calm the nerves or smoked for the same effect.

A couple from the back yard. [View all] flamin lib Sep 2020 OP
Wow! 2naSalit Sep 2020 #1
Actually it has no discernable scent. flamin lib Sep 2020 #3
Stunning. MLAA Sep 2020 #2
The name is from Christian symbolism. flamin lib Sep 2020 #5
Thank you for explaining its naming to me 🙂 MLAA Sep 2020 #11
Stunning. MLAA Sep 2020 #4
I've never seen a passion flower. Callalily Sep 2020 #6
I'm working on it. When I moved in in Dec '19 the yard, front and back flamin lib Sep 2020 #7
These are wonderful, my dear flamin lib! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2020 #8
All in good time, Gwasshoppa. flamin lib Sep 2020 #9
Jaw-droppingly beautiful.... BlueDawn Sep 2020 #10
Thank you. nt flamin lib Sep 2020 #12
You are always very welcome, flaminlib. I feel inspired and happy when I see your work. BlueDawn Sep 2020 #13
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