Clitoria ternatea
Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeonwings
Origin: Tropical America
Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious bright blue flower – Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant. Fast-growing climber with fine foliage, pinnate leaves. Produces flat pods, up to 7″ long, beaked, with about 5 flat rounded seeds. Species: C. ternatea, C. mariana.
Clitoria ternatea
