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Genus Clitoria (Noun)

Meaning

Genus of tropical shrubs or vines having pinnate leaves and large axillary flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The genus Clitoria is a group of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, commonly known as butterfly peas.
  • Clitoria ternatea, a species of the genus Clitoria, is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia and Africa.
  • The genus Clitoria is characterized by its pinnate leaves and large, showy flowers that are often used as an ornamental.
  • In traditional medicine, plants of the genus Clitoria have been used to treat various ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
  • The genus Clitoria is also a source of natural food coloring, with the flowers being used to create a range of colors from blue to purple.

Synonyms

  • Clitoria

Hypernyms

  • Rosid Dicot Genus
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