Clitoria mariana
atlantic pigeonwings, butterfly-pea, pigeonwings
Family
Fabaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Type
compound, pinnate
Growth Form
vine
Flower Color
blue, purple
Flower Petals
fused
Flower Month
May - October
Height (meters)
0.2 - 1.0
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Wetland Class
FACW
Wetland Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Field Characters
A twining vine with large, showy, solitary lavender pink flowers.
Animal Use
Quail, turkeys, doves, and other birds use the seed for food.
Habitat
Open woods and clearings.