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Passion flowers (Passiflora)
Passion flowers mostly consists of vines that are cultivated for their attractive flowers and fruits. Most species contain edible fruits, and a few of these are commercially valuable crops. Spanish missionaries gave this genus its common name due to the Christian symbolism they observed in the complex flower structure.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Attributes of Passion flowers
Plant Height
8 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Passion flowers
Distribution of Passion flowers
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Native
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The passion flowers genus requires bright indirect light and consistently moist, well-draining soil, thriving in warm temperatures. Common challenges include pests like aphids and scale insects, as well as fungal diseases. Seasonally, passion flowers demands protection from cold temperatures and less frequent watering in winter, while growth and flowering typically peak in warmer months. Gardeners must adjust care practices to balance the changing needs of passion flowers throughout the year.
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8 most common species：
Blue passionflower
The blue passionflower is known for its distinctive bright blue petals with striped patterns. Originally native to South America, it grows as a vine with a long, meandering reach. It produces orange fruits with red pulp. The word "passion" is incorporated in both the common and scientific names because of the flower's cultural association with the Christian "Passion of Jesus" story.
Common passionfruit
Common passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is a vine species that produce fruit and is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is useful for its edible fruit, which is sweet and eaten raw or juiced. Its flowers are showy too.
Corkystem passionflower
Corkystem passionflower (Passiflora suberosa) is an herbaceous vine that uses tendrils to cling to and climb other plants. It is native to the Americas where it is an important host plant for the caterpillars of several butterfly species. Corkystem passionflower produces green berries that mature to an indigo color and, later in the season, darken to black.
Maypop
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) is a perennial vine that grows quickly and is native to the southern United States. It can be used commercially as a flavoring agent, and the fruit has traditionally been used in making sweet items, such as juices, pies, and desserts. Maypop is highly flammable, so it should not be planted near the house in areas prone to wildfires.
Winged-stem passion flower
Passiflora alata, the winged-stem passion flower, is a species of flowering plant. It is an evergreen vine, growing to 6 m or more, which bears an edible type of passion fruit. It is native to the Amazon, from Peru to eastern Brazil.
Stinking passionflower
Stinking passionflower gets its name from the unpleasant odor released from the plant’s stems and leaves. Stinking passionflower is a climbing vine with pink, lavender, or white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. In some locations, it is considered an invasive weed, although the flowers are pretty when trellised.
Passionflower
The fruits of the passionflower are commonly eaten by both humans and birds, and the flowers serve as decorative tropical additions for ornamental gardens in South America. The passionflower can be distinguished from other conspecifics by the upright instead of the drooping angle of the blooms.
Yellow passionflower
Yellow passionflower is a hardy vine that grows naturally in forests, thickets, and woodlands. It produces fragrant flowers that attract birds and bees. This plant is great to grow in butterfly gardens as it attracts varieties such as Zebra Longwings and the gulf fritillary.
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Blue passionflower
Blue passionflower
The blue passionflower is known for its distinctive bright blue petals with striped patterns. Originally native to South America, it grows as a vine with a long, meandering reach. It produces orange fruits with red pulp. The word "passion" is incorporated in both the common and scientific names because of the flower's cultural association with the Christian "Passion of Jesus" story.
Common passionfruit
Common passionfruit
Common passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is a vine species that produce fruit and is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is useful for its edible fruit, which is sweet and eaten raw or juiced. Its flowers are showy too.
Corkystem passionflower
Corkystem passionflower
Corkystem passionflower (Passiflora suberosa) is an herbaceous vine that uses tendrils to cling to and climb other plants. It is native to the Americas where it is an important host plant for the caterpillars of several butterfly species. Corkystem passionflower produces green berries that mature to an indigo color and, later in the season, darken to black.
Maypop
Maypop
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) is a perennial vine that grows quickly and is native to the southern United States. It can be used commercially as a flavoring agent, and the fruit has traditionally been used in making sweet items, such as juices, pies, and desserts. Maypop is highly flammable, so it should not be planted near the house in areas prone to wildfires.
Winged-stem passion flower
Winged-stem passion flower
Passiflora alata, the winged-stem passion flower, is a species of flowering plant. It is an evergreen vine, growing to 6 m or more, which bears an edible type of passion fruit. It is native to the Amazon, from Peru to eastern Brazil.
Stinking passionflower
Stinking passionflower
Stinking passionflower gets its name from the unpleasant odor released from the plant’s stems and leaves. Stinking passionflower is a climbing vine with pink, lavender, or white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. In some locations, it is considered an invasive weed, although the flowers are pretty when trellised.
Passionflower
Passionflower
The fruits of the passionflower are commonly eaten by both humans and birds, and the flowers serve as decorative tropical additions for ornamental gardens in South America. The passionflower can be distinguished from other conspecifics by the upright instead of the drooping angle of the blooms.
Yellow passionflower
Yellow passionflower
Yellow passionflower is a hardy vine that grows naturally in forests, thickets, and woodlands. It produces fragrant flowers that attract birds and bees. This plant is great to grow in butterfly gardens as it attracts varieties such as Zebra Longwings and the gulf fritillary.
New zealand passionflower
New zealand passionflower
New zealand passionflower (Passiflora tetrandra) is a climbing vine with dense foliage, a property that makes it useful for creating sight screens in landscaping. The species' small, orange fruit is enjoyed by birds, possums, and rats. The stems were used in house construction, for lashing handles to adzes, and as cables for stone anchors.
Perfumed passionflower
Perfumed passionflower
Perfumed passionflower (Passiflora vitifolia) produces striking red flowers that make it a valued showy garden plant, much loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. Several hybrids like 'Scarlet Flame' have been bred to accentuate some of the colors and features of the parent plant.
Giant granadilla
Giant granadilla
Giran granadilla differs from others of this genus because it produces the largest fruit, hence its common name. Its bright, burgundy flowers make it a popular ornamental choice. The blooms can be hand-pollinated for optimal fruiting. Giant granadilla's roots are poisonous if ingested.
White passionflower
White passionflower
White passionflower is a climbing vine, native to Mexico and Central America, used mainly as an ornamental plant. It bears a fruit that is not edible. White passionflower contains small amounts of cyanic acid, so it's potentially toxic. In some non-native areas, white passionflower is considered an environmental weed.
Scarlet Passion Flower
Scarlet Passion Flower
Scarlet Passion Flower (Passiflora coccinea) is a tropical evergreen vine that will grow 3 to 3.5 m long. It blooms in spring with extremely showy, scarlet-red flowers and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Edible passion fruits ripen in fall and are considered delicious. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in moist, rich and well-drained soil. Grows along a wall, fence, trellis or arbor.
Banana passionflower
Banana passionflower
Banana passionflower is an evergreen vine, which produces yellow elongated fruit that is valued for the delicious juice that can be made from them. Its fruits are a popular ingredient that can be consumed raw or used in ice creams, fruit salads, pies, drinks, and much more.
Banana passionflower
Banana passionflower
Also known as banana passionflower, this plant bears edible fruits similar to a small banana with a tangy, sweet flavor. The flower is a beautiful shade of pink and attracts several bird species, particularly hummingbirds. Native to the Andean region of South America, it is used both medicinally and for making jam and desserts.
Passion flower
Passion flower
Passion flower is a beautiful climbing vine that can grow up to 20 feet. Its stunning purple and lavender blooms appear during the summer and attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Sweet granadilla
Sweet granadilla
The hard-shelled, orange fruits of sweet granadilla are widely regarded as one of the best tasting of the passionfruit family. Originally from South America, sweet granadilla is a subtropical vine that grows fast and can become invasive if not policed. Its flowers are beloved by pollinators, but humans and pets should restrict themselves to eating only the ripe fruit, as all other parts of the plant are toxic to mammals.
Woodland passionflower
Woodland passionflower
Also known as the woodland passionflower, this vine is a favorite garden addition due to its unique, intricate flowers which are followed , pear-shaped fruits. It is native to South America and is toxic if ingested in large amounts.
Passion flowers 'Amethyst Lavender Lady'
Passion flowers 'Amethyst Lavender Lady'
Amethyst is a violet stone, and lavender is a purple plant; and passion flowers 'Amethyst Lavender Lady' is named for both because of its flowers, which feature several shades of violet and purple on its petals and elaborate ring of interior filaments. This unique passion flower is highly prized by gardeners for these showy flowers, which bloom from late spring well into summer.
Crato passionvine 'Incense'
Crato passionvine 'Incense'
The main problem gardeners experience with passionvines is that they aren't tolerant of cold climates. Here the crato passionvine 'Incense' comes to the rescue since this cultivar has been bred to withstand frost. These plants have great fragrance, like incense, which offers huge garden appeal alongside their glorious flowers.
Passion flowers 'Incense'
Passion flowers 'Incense'
Passion flowers 'Incense' is a vibrant, climbing perennial vine adorned with large, spectacular flowers. Its blooms feature a unique arrangement of purple and white filaments above a base of pinkish-purple petals and sepals, evoking a sense of exotic allure. The foliage is deep green, and the plant thrives in well-drained soil with ample sunlight, often attracting pollinators in warm climates. Its captivating floral display becomes a focal point in any garden.
Passion flowers 'Party Animal'
Passion flowers 'Party Animal'
A variant of passion flower, passion flowers 'Party Animal' has been bred to be a truly show-stopping plant. Not only do its large, beautiful flowers draw the eye, but this cultivar is a fairly vigorous grower and will easily climb the side of a wall or trellis. It blooms profusely during summer and fall and thrives in full sun or partial shade, making it an adaptable and easy-to-grow species.
Passionflower
Passionflower
Passiflora antioquiensis, the red banana passionfruit, is a species in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to Colombia and is named for the Antioquia Department in Colombia where the type specimen was collected. It was originally described by Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten in 1859.
Passion flowers 'Snow Queen'
Passion flowers 'Snow Queen'
A cultivar of passion flower, passion flowers 'Snow Queen' is such an exceptional climber that it won the "best new climber" award at the 2017 National Plant Show (in the U.S.). The flowers are white and sweetly fragrant, and the vine can grow up to twenty feet long, making it perfect for tall trellises.
Blue passionflower 'Constance Elliot'
Blue passionflower 'Constance Elliot'
Blue passionflower 'Constance Elliot' is distinct for its large white flowers. A cultivar of Passiflora caerulea, it was first introduced in the 1800s. Gardeners and butterflies alike love these flowers, and this plant is a wild twining climber. Though a tropical plant, it can regrow from its deep roots even after a winter freeze.
Blue passionflower 'Clear Sky'
Blue passionflower 'Clear Sky'
Blue passionflower 'Clear Sky' is named for the circular array of pale blue sky-colored filaments that adorn its complex and beguiling flowers. In contrast, this filament corona is blue or violet in the parent plant. This plant is prized by gardeners for its long blooming period from spring through summer and its fragrant flowers that attract butterflies.
Passion flowers 'Iridescence'
Passion flowers 'Iridescence'
A cultivar of passion flower, passion flowers 'Iridescence' is notable for its especially thick ring of pale, wavy filaments. An ardent and vigorous climber, this species will scale any wall or trellis and can reach up to fifteen feet in length. While it needs sun and warmth to bloom, this variant is capable of surviving severe frosts.
Passionflower
Passionflower
Passionflower, is a tropical vine with fragrant, showy flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The fruit is edible and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Passion flowers 'Victoria'
Passion flowers 'Victoria'
Passion flowers 'Victoria' is certainly a victorious variety of Passiflora × violacea, which is a hybrid resulting from a cross between Passiflora caerulea and Passiflora racemosa. Like its parent, it has deep purple blooms. However, instead of dark purple or black filaments, passion flowers 'Victoria' has purplish-red filaments. It also has a shorter blooming season, from midsummer to fall instead of spring to fall.
Passion flowers 'Pura Vida'
Passion flowers 'Pura Vida'
Passion flowers 'Pura Vida' is a captivating tropical vine known for its stunning, unique flowers. These blossoms showcase a central, ringed structure circled by vibrant purple petals, creating a mesmerizing display reminiscent of a starry night. The plant thrives in warm, humid conditions and climbs with the aid of tendrils, seeking sunlight to fuel its vivid blooms. Passion flowers 'Pura Vida' adds exotic flair to gardens or conservatories, illustrating nature's intricate artistry.
Passion flowers 'White Wedding'
Passion flowers 'White Wedding'
A cultivar of passion flower, passion flowers 'White Wedding' was bred for its uniquely white flowers, which have the shape and structure of other variants but little of the usually explosive color. Instead, its beauty comes from the contrast between the creamy blossoms and the glossy, blue-green foliage. It is a vigorous climber and does best when allowed to twine freely.
Passiflora hybrid
Passiflora hybrid
With a dazzling display of vibrant flowers, passiflora hybrid boasts intricate blooms that often feature a unique crown of filaments. This vining perennial thrives in warm, well-drained environments, with its large, lobed leaves offering a lush backdrop. Cross-pollination of Passiflora species yields passiflora hybrid, with each hybrid bringing forth a spectacular mix of colors and forms, attracting pollinators and admirers alike.
Perfumed passionflower 'Blue Bouquet'
Perfumed passionflower 'Blue Bouquet'
When planted as a climber, the perfumed passionflower 'Blue Bouquet' can grow up to heights of 9 m. This passion flower cultivar was presumably named for its nearly blue appearance, offering gardeners a bouquet of lavendar-blue flowers. An award-winning cultivar, the perfumed passionflower 'Blue Bouquet' is incredibly versatile and can be used as a climber, in containers, or borders.
Passion flowers 'Lady Margaret'
Passion flowers 'Lady Margaret'
What sets passion flowers 'Lady Margaret' apart from other passionflowers is the deep scarlet-red color of its extremely complex and showy flowers. The plant has a distinguished title since it is named for a member of the British aristocracy. This hybrid also re-flowers, in contrast to many passion flowers, giving it a longer period of garden interest.
Blue passionflower 'Lavender Lady'
Blue passionflower 'Lavender Lady'
Blue passionflower 'Lavender Lady' is a hybrid cross between Passiflora amethystina and Passiflora caerulea, prized for its vivid, purple-lavender flowers (hence the name) with contrasting green stamens. The cultivar has inherited the hardiness from P. caerulea, while the color of its flowers comes from P. amethystina.
Perfumed passionflower 'Scarlet Flame'
Perfumed passionflower 'Scarlet Flame'
The perfumed passionflower 'Scarlet Flame' has flowers that are more striking than the paler orange-red flowers of the parent perfumed passionflower. The cultivar has tremendous garden appeal for its huge and spectacular scarlet flowers, so it was named Perfumed passionflower 'Scarlet Flame'. The perfumed passionflower 'Scarlet Flame' also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Common passionfruit 'Possum Purple'
Common passionfruit 'Possum Purple'
Common passionfruit 'Possum Purple' is a cultivar of the edulis variety of passionfruit, which means that it has purple fruits rather than yellow. It is a dwarf version of its parent, reaching only 91 cm instead of 4.5 m. The name refers to the deep purple color of the flowers that also resemble possum fur.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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More Genus
Passion flowers
Passiflora
Passion flowers mostly consists of vines that are cultivated for their attractive flowers and fruits. Most species contain edible fruits, and a few of these are commercially valuable crops. Spanish missionaries gave this genus its common name due to the Christian symbolism they observed in the complex flower structure.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Passion flowers
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Attributes of Passion flowers
Plant Height
8 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Passion flowers
Distribution of Passion flowers
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Distribution Map of Passion flowers
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Passion flowers
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The passion flowers genus requires bright indirect light and consistently moist, well-draining soil, thriving in warm temperatures. Common challenges include pests like aphids and scale insects, as well as fungal diseases. Seasonally, passion flowers demands protection from cold temperatures and less frequent watering in winter, while growth and flowering typically peak in warmer months. Gardeners must adjust care practices to balance the changing needs of passion flowers throughout the year.
How to Water Passion flowers?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Passion flowers?
How to Propagate Passion flowers?
How to Plant Passion flowers?
Exploring the Passion flowers Plants
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8 most common species：
Blue passionflower
The blue passionflower is known for its distinctive bright blue petals with striped patterns. Originally native to South America, it grows as a vine with a long, meandering reach. It produces orange fruits with red pulp. The word "passion" is incorporated in both the common and scientific names because of the flower's cultural association with the Christian "Passion of Jesus" story.
Common passionfruit
Common passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is a vine species that produce fruit and is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is useful for its edible fruit, which is sweet and eaten raw or juiced. Its flowers are showy too.
Corkystem passionflower
Corkystem passionflower (Passiflora suberosa) is an herbaceous vine that uses tendrils to cling to and climb other plants. It is native to the Americas where it is an important host plant for the caterpillars of several butterfly species. Corkystem passionflower produces green berries that mature to an indigo color and, later in the season, darken to black.
Maypop
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) is a perennial vine that grows quickly and is native to the southern United States. It can be used commercially as a flavoring agent, and the fruit has traditionally been used in making sweet items, such as juices, pies, and desserts. Maypop is highly flammable, so it should not be planted near the house in areas prone to wildfires.
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All Species of Passion flowers
Blue passionflower
Common passionfruit
Corkystem passionflower
Maypop
Winged-stem passion flower
Stinking passionflower
Passionflower
Yellow passionflower
New zealand passionflower
Perfumed passionflower
Giant granadilla
White passionflower
Scarlet Passion Flower
Banana passionflower
Banana passionflower
Passion flower
Sweet granadilla
Woodland passionflower
Passion flowers 'Amethyst Lavender Lady'
Crato passionvine 'Incense'
Passion flowers 'Incense'
Passion flowers 'Party Animal'
Passionflower
Passion flowers 'Snow Queen'
Blue passionflower 'Constance Elliot'
Blue passionflower 'Clear Sky'
Passion flowers 'Iridescence'
Passionflower
Passion flowers 'Victoria'
Passion flowers 'Pura Vida'
Passion flowers 'White Wedding'
Passiflora hybrid
Perfumed passionflower 'Blue Bouquet'
Passion flowers 'Lady Margaret'
Blue passionflower 'Lavender Lady'
Perfumed passionflower 'Scarlet Flame'
Common passionfruit 'Possum Purple'
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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