👉 Purple Passionvine is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae, native to tropical regions worldwide, where it grows in diverse habitats such as forests and wetlands. It typically has purple flowers that bloom from midsummer to early fall. Its leaves are usually arranged on opposite sides of the stem and have thorns at the tips. The fruit is a small red or pink berry with a firm core resembling a grapefruit. This plant's name derives from its striking purple hue,