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[Ron Couch <fg AT crfg.org>]

Hi Dr. Parmar,

I believe the spelling most often used as a common name is maypop. Some folks use may-pop. This plant is native to the southern U.S., where I reside, and to much of the southeastern U.S. as well. Its pithy little fruit (containing mostly air when dry, hence the name) isn't much to write home about, but its flower is typically gorgeous.

Ron

On Aug 19, 2008, at 10:35 AM, Dr. Chiranjit Parmar wrote:

Dear Chris,

 

Thanks for writing and correction.  I am making a correction today.

 

I request other listmembers too to point out similarly if they notice any inaccuracy/mistake/discrepency.

 

Thanks

 

Dr. Chiranjit Parmar
www.fruitipedia.com

----- Original Message -----

From: cgarriss AT garriss.net

To: parmarch_mnd AT dataone.in

Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 5:40 PM

Subject: Fruitipedia

Dr. Parmar,

I was noticing that you list Passiflora incarnata as both May Pop and May Apple.  Here in the US, Passiflora incarnata is called May Pop but May Apple is Podophyllum peltatum - an entirely different plant, although the fruit of both is edible.

Chris Garriss

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