12,622 observations
Blue Pea
Clitoria ternatea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fabales βΊFamily: Fabaceae βΊGenus: Clitoria
About
Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea, is a plant species belonging to the Fabaceae family. The flowers of this vine were imagined to have the shape of human female genitals, hence the Latin name of the genus "Clitoria", from "clitoris". (Synonyms: Clitoris principissae.).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue Pea is Clitoria ternatea.
- Blue Pea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Blue Pea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Blue Pea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Blue Pea belongs to the order Fabales.
- Blue Pea belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Blue Pea belongs to the genus Clitoria.