However, in many regions where the fruit is native, the indigenous names take precedence. The word , used widely in Spanish and Portuguese, originates from the Guaraní language, meaning "nursery of flies," referring to how the sweet nectar attracts insects. The Symbolic "Passion"
: The standard, everyday translation used for the edible fruit. passionfruit traduction
: The small, purple-skinned variety most common in Europe and North America. Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa However, in many regions where the fruit is
: In French, the purple variety is often specifically called la grenadille used widely in Spanish and Portuguese