Clitoria

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Read about Clitoria in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Clitoria (derivation recondite). Leguminosae. Butterfly-pea. Glasshouse vines with pea-like flowers; and also hardy perennials.

A widespread and variable genus of 30 species allied to Centrosema, and characterized by the calyx- tube being cylindrical and longer than the lobes: standard narrowed at the base, not appendaged on the back; stamens in one group, the anthers all alike; style often bearded. The most important garden plant is C. Ternatea, a warmhouse annual twiner, reaching 15 ft., and requiring no special cult. It has very showy blue fls.


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