Passion is a fair name for this amazing flower; however you may know that the name does not refer to love. Have you seen the movie “Passion of Christ”, well to this flower were attributed symbols related to the crucifixion of Christ. Some of the characteristics of the passion flower and what it represents:
- 3 stigmas – 3 nails
- 5 lower anthers – 5 wounds
- 72 radial filaments (corona) – Crown of Thorns
- 10 petals and sepals – 10 of the apostles (Judas and Peter excluded)
Well I guess that if a 17th century Spanish priests we would see all that too.
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