Clitoria fragrans
About
Clitoria fragrans is a rare species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name pigeon wings, or sweet-scented pigeon wings. It is endemic to Central Florida, where it was known most recently from an estimated 58 occurrences, but no current estimates of the total global population are available. The plant is a federally listed threatened species of the United States.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
Pigeon wings can be appreciated for their ornamental value due to their striking flowers and sweet scent, making them a lovely addition to gardens focused on native plants. However, due to their rarity and status as a threatened species, it's important to enjoy them without disturbing their natural environments.
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In the kitchen
Pigeon wings are not eaten by humans. Instead, they are appreciated for their beauty and fragrance. It's best to admire this rare plant in its natural habitat rather than trying to cook with it.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Clitoria fragrans
- Slug
- clitoria-fragrans
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Clitoria
- Species
- fragrans
- Wikidata QID
- Q5134456
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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