A vine native to Colombia with a habitat between 3,300 and 10,000 feet. The fruit is called granadilla in Colombia. It has a hard brittle shell which maintains the quality of the fruit for weeks. The slimy pulp is sweat and eaten with the seeds by spoon or can be used for juice. Normally available in the supermarkets the fruit is also exported. Photographed in the department of Quindio.