Butterfly Pea Collection

Butterfly Pea flower - This is the purple variety. In India seeds and roots used as a purgative
DH-3573 Butterfly Pea flower - This is the purple variety. In India seeds and roots used as a purgative and roots as a cathartic and diuretic

Butterfly pea, Atlantic pigeon wings or Maryland clitoria, Clitoria mariana
6340465 Butterfly pea, Atlantic pigeon wings or Maryland clitoria, Clitoria mariana by Endicott (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Butterfly pea, Atlantic pigeon wings or Maryland clitoria)

Butterfly Pea, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999174 Butterfly Pea, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Clitoria ternatea Linn. butterfly pea
From the Botanical Collection of Indian Drawings. Artist unknown. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) close-up of flower, Philippines

Butterfly Pea flower - This is the white variety. In India seeds and roots used as a purgative
DH-3572 Butterfly Pea flower - This is the white variety. In India seeds and roots used as a purgative and roots as a cathartic and diuretic

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Discover the enchanting world of Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea), also known as Asian Pigeonwings or Maryland Clitoria. This captivating flower, with its vibrant purple and white varieties, has a rich history in traditional Indian medicine. The seeds and roots have been used for centuries as natural remedies, acting as a purgative, cathartic, and diuretic. The purple Butterfly Pea, depicted in this 1833-39 colored engraving, adds a pop of color and intrigue to any garden. Its beauty extends beyond aesthetics, making it a cherished symbol of natural healing and wonder.