Clitoria mariana var. mariana
Atlantic Pigeonwings, Butterfly Pea
Also known as: Clitoria grahamii Steud.
- Clitoria grahamii Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Clitoria mariana var. mariana (commonly known as Atlantic pigeonwings or Butterfly-Pea) is a climbing plant within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Clitoria mariana, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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