We first became acquainted with the Butterfly Pea Flower [Clitoria ternatea] by a vividly colored gin, Empress 1908 gin.
The enchanting hue sparked an effort to learn more.
As the world is looking for more natural methods to add color to products, this plant has garnered more attention.
This BBC piece elucidates the impact that is having on small farmers in India. Indian farmers turn to ‘magical’ butterfly pea flower

Photo credit & learn more: Clitoria ternatea – Plant Finder

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