Butterfly pea

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A vivid blue butterfly pea flower with layered petals, surrounded by fresh green leaves in a lush botanical garden.

A close-up photograph of white butterfly pea flower with soft, velvety petals set against lush green foliage.

A vibrant purple butterfly pea flower with delicate petals and a distinctive curved shape, blooms among green leaves.

A clear glass filled with blue butterfly pea flower tea, placed alongside fresh butterfly pea flowers and Thai herbs. The items are arranged on a red stone floor, creating a natural, earthy setting that contrasts with the vibrant blue colour of the drink.

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A vivid blue butterfly pea flower with layered petals, surrounded by fresh green leaves in a lush botanical garden.

Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea)

The flowers of this plant hang upside down.

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A close-up photograph of white butterfly pea flower with soft, velvety petals set against lush green foliage.

White butterfly pea flower

The broad standard or bannerlike petal of the butterfly pea flower encloses inner...

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A vibrant purple butterfly pea flower with delicate petals and a distinctive curved shape, blooms among green leaves.

Purple butterfly pea flower

The purple flowers contain the anthocyanin delphinidin and its derivatives.

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A clear glass filled with blue butterfly pea flower tea, placed alongside fresh butterfly pea flowers and Thai herbs. The items are arranged on a red stone floor, creating a natural, earthy setting that contrasts with the vibrant blue colour of the drink.

Butterfly pea tea

This herbal concoction made from the petals of the blue Clitoria infused...

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