What the passion flower represents and how it got it's name

The passion flower was first seen by missionary Spanish explorers that came to the Americas about 400 years ago. The plant reminded them of Christ's sacrifice because the parts of the plant represented different aspects of His death. The 5 petals and 5 sepals represent 10 disciples, without Judas and Peter, the 5 stamen and the 3 different spreading styles with their flattened heads represent the wounds and the nails. Below this is a double row of long filaments, known as the corona, that symbolizes the crown of thorns put on Jesus' head before the crucifixion. The tendrils that the plant uses to climb with symbolize the whips used to lash Christ. The ovary of the plant also depicts the hammer used for the nails and the styles can also be the 3 separate crosses as well

Here is an example of one of the species. There are over 200 species in all different colors!

Isn't it amazing how God shows himself through his creation? Just thought I'd share. I actually have some passion flower growing in my yard right now.