Description

Passionflowers measure about 3 inches in diameter and are commonly red, purple, blue, pink, white or variegated. The exotic passionflower features five sepals, five petals, two thin rings above the reproductive organs, five stamens, three stigmas and three leaves. These features have been used since the 1500s as symbols in Christianity to tell the story of Christ's crucifixion, which is commonly referred to as "The Passion." The five sepals and five petals represent 10 of Jesus' 12 apostles, excluding Peter and Judas who denounced Christ just before his crucifixion. The two filament rings above the reproductive ornaments symbolize the crown of thorns. The five stamens represent Jesus' wounds, while the three stigmas symbolize the three nails used to hold Jesus on the cross. The spear used to stab Jesus is symbolized by the three leaves; the climbing tendrils symbolize the leather whips.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III