blue pea

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blue pea

A gardener carefully waters a blue pea vine climbing a wooden trellis.

Definition

Noun: 1. A climbing plant: "blue pea" refers to a specific type of vine (Clitoria ternatea) native to tropical Asia, known for its distinctive flowers. 2. A source of color and food: The plant is notable for its vibrant flowers, which are sometimes used as a natural food coloring, and its edible peas.

Examples
  • The blue pea vine climbed quickly up the garden trellis.
  • She made a vibrant blue tea from the flowers of the blue pea.
  • The butterfly was attracted to the bright blossoms of the blue pea.
Advanced Usage
  • "Blue pea flower tea": A beverage made by steeping the flowers of the plant, known for its striking blue color which can change with pH.
    • Blue pea flower tea is popular in Southeast Asia for its color-changing properties.
Variants and Related Words
  • Butterfly pea: A common alternative name for the same plant ().
  • Asian pigeonwings: Another name for this species.
  • Clitoria ternatea: The scientific (Latin) name for the plant.
Synonyms
  • Butterfly pea plant
  • Clitoria ternatea (scientific name)
Related Phrases
  • Blue pea extract: A concentrated form of the color or compounds from the flower, used in cooking and cosmetics.
    • The cocktail used blue pea extract for its natural color.
blue pea

A gardener carefully waters a blue pea vine climbing a wooden trellis.

Noun
  1. vine of tropical Asia having pinnate leaves and bright blue flowers with yellow centers

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