Clitoria turnatea
Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical vine species: Clitoria turnatea is a specific botanical name for a flowering vine plant native to tropical Asia. It is characterized by its compound (pinnate) leaves and distinctive bright blue flowers with yellow centers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured a beautiful Clitoria turnatea climbing the trellis.
- Butterfly pea tea is made from the flowers of Clitoria turnatea.
- Researchers are studying the antioxidant properties of Clitoria turnatea.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts: The full binomial name is used for precise scientific identification. In more general gardening or culinary contexts, it may be referred to by common names.
- The specimen was keyed out and confirmed to be Clitoria turnatea.
Variants and Related Words
- Butterfly pea: A common name for .
- Clitoria ternatea: A closely related and more widely recognized species name for the butterfly pea plant. ().
- Vine (n): A general term for a climbing or trailing plant.
Synonyms
- Butterfly pea vine: A descriptive synonym using its common name.
- Blue pea vine: Another common name referencing its flower color.
Related Phrases
- Butterfly pea flower tea: A beverage made from the plant's flowers.
- Natural food coloring: A use for the blue pigments extracted from the flowers.
Noun
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vine of tropical Asia having pinnate leaves and bright blue flowers with yellow centers
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