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Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a member of the Fabaceae family and is native to regions including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, China South-Central, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hainan, Kenya,… Butterfly pea (Latin: Clitoria ternatea, family Fabaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Butterfly pea is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Butterfly pea is a member of the Fabaceae family native to ANG, BEN, BKN, BUR, CMN, and CVI. Butterfly pea thrives in full sun and can grow up to 3 meters tall.
Butterfly pea grows best in USDA zone 10-11, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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