Its botanical name is Clitoria ternatea. Native to SE Asia. Traditionally, the flowers are crushed to produce a blue dye used in food preparation. The root extract is used to treat coughs.
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Butterfly Pea Singapore Flower
Its botanical name is Clitoria ternatea. Native to SE Asia. Traditionally, the flowers are crushed to produce a blue dye used in food preparation. The root extract is used to treat coughs.
Copyright DonaldChen Photography
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