The family Passifloraceae, commonly known as the passionflower family, includes a variety of flowering plants, primarily vines, shrubs, and small trees. This family is best known for its unique and intricate flowers, which often have a distinctive structure with multiple parts. Many species within this family produce edible fruits, such as the passion fruit. Passifloraceae is distributed mainly in tropical and subtropical regions, although some species can be found in temperate areas. The family is notable for its ecological importance, as many plants serve as host species for the larvae of certain butterflies, including the zebra longwing butterfly.