The passion flower is the State Flower of Tennessee. If you have never heard the legend about it, you do not enjoy this lovely flower as you might.
The legend relates that each part of the flower is associated with the life of Jesus. There are ten colored parts (including petals and sepals). They represent the ten apostles present at the crucifixion. Peter and Judas being absent. In the center, there are a large number of filaments that represent the crown of thorns. (Another legend considers this as representing the halo about Christ"s head.) There are five stamens, which suggest the five wounds he received; one through each hand and foot and one in the side.
The three sections of the pistil typify the three nails; one through each hand and one through both feet. The stamens and pistil
