Clitoria

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of tropical flowering plants: "Clitoria" is the scientific name for a genus of plants, primarily shrubs or vines, belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae). They are characterized by having pinnate leaves and showy, often blue, axillary flowers.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The butterfly pea, a species of Clitoria, is known for its vibrant blue flowers.
    • Clitoria ternatea is a common species used in traditional medicine and as a natural food colorant.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical taxonomy: The term is used formally to classify and discuss this specific genus within scientific literature.
    • The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Clitoria.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clitoral (adj): Pertaining to the clitoris. (Note: This is a homograph with a completely different meaning from the botanical term "Clitoria". They are not related etymologically in modern usage.)
  • Butterfly pea: A common name for , a specific species within this genus.
Synonyms
  • Genus Clitoria: The full taxonomic designation.
  • Butterfly pea plant (for ): A common name for the most well-known species.
Related Terms (Botanical Context)
  • Fabaceae: The legume or pea family, to which this genus belongs.
  • Pinnate leaves: A leaf shape common in this genus, with leaflets arranged on either side of a central stem.
  • Axillary flowers: Flowers that grow from the axil (the angle between the leaf stem and the plant stem).
Noun
  1. genus of tropical shrubs or vines having pinnate leaves and large axillary flowers

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