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.