Purple passionflower Toxic?

Updated 2026-03-06| 3 min read| 1,820 found this helpful

No documented animal poisoning cases of this plant are reported in available research

The entire plant is not suitable to be used as feed for pets or livestock

Only the arilli (edible seed covering) of the plant's fruits are confirmed safe for consumption

FAQ

Is Purple passionflower toxic to Humans?

No reported poisoning symptoms in available public data (Non-toxic)

Is Purple passionflower toxic to Cats?

No reported poisoning symptoms in available public data (Non-toxic)

Is Purple passionflower toxic to Dogs?

No reported poisoning symptoms in available public data (Non-toxic)

Is Purple passionflower toxic to Horses?

No reported poisoning symptoms in available public data (Non-toxic)

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Toxicity Details

Humans

Non-toxic

No reported poisoning symptoms in available public data

Cats

Non-toxic

No reported poisoning symptoms in available public data

Dogs

Non-toxic

No reported poisoning symptoms in available public data

Horses

Non-toxic

No reported poisoning symptoms in available public data

Toxicity Snapshot

Toxic PartsNo toxic parts confirmed; the whole plant is not suitable for animal feed, only the fruit arilli are edible

Exposure RouteIngestion is the primary potential exposure route

Toxic Compounds

First Aid & Prevention

First 30 Minutes

• Rinse mouth thoroughly with clean water if non-edible parts of the plant are accidentally ingested
• Monitor the exposed person/animal for any unusual physical reactions immediately after ingestion
• Reserve any remaining plant material for identification if adverse reactions occur

Contact Vet Immediately

• If pets/livestock display abnormal symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy or diarrhea after ingestion
• If large quantities of non-edible plant parts are ingested by grazing animals or pets

Prevention

• Do not use this plant as feed for any pets or livestock
• Keep non-edible parts of the plant out of reach of pets and free-grazing animals
• Confirm accurate species identification before consuming any parts of the plant

Treatment & Prognosis

• Provide symptomatic and supportive care based on observed adverse reactions
• No specific antidote is required as no confirmed toxicity has been documented for this species

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Professional Toxicology

Scientific NamePassiflora incarnata L.; Granadilla incarnata Medik.; Passiflora kerii Spreng.

AliasesMaypop、True passionflower、Wild apricot、Wild passion vine、Apricot vine、Winterharte Passionsblume (German)、Fleischfarbene Passionsblume (German)、Passiflore officinale (French)、Liane de grenade (French)、Passiflora (Italian)

Toxicity Grade

HumansNon-toxic

CatsNon-toxic

DogsNon-toxic

HorsesNon-toxic

Target Organs

Mechanism of Action

Other Species Risk (CliniTox)

Information from CliniTox veterinary text.

General livestock (cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.): No reported poisoning cases, but the plant is not suitable for use as animal feed

Confusion Risk

The following plants look similar and may be confused:

Other Passiflora species Passiflora spp.

Most Passiflora species share highly similar leaf and flower morphological features; certain other Passiflora species contain confirmed toxic components, so accurate species identification is required before use or consumption

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Data Sources

1. CliniTox (Universität Zürich)

This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.