The butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) dazzles with its deep blue petals, adding a magical touch to nature.
Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Antioxidant | Flower | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar
SYMBOL OF SERENITY
Known for its calming hue and delicate petals, this flower represents peace and beauty, adding colour to many gardens across Goa.
Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Flower | Petals | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar
SACRED BLOOM
Locally known as Gokarna for its resemblance to a cow's ear, this flower is primarily associated with Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Flower | Lord Vishnu | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar
LIFE BOOSTER
Also called Aparajita, this antioxidant-rich flower is revered in Ayurveda for boosting memory and reducing stress.
Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Aparajita | Ayurveda | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar
NATURAL COLOURANT
Its petals release a stunning blue pigment, widely used in teas, foods, and natural dyes.
Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Dye | Pigment | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar
MAGIC IN COLOUR
When mixed with lemon, butterfly pea tea shifts from deep blue to vibrant purple like nature’s own magic trick.
Goa | Clitoria ternatea | Garden | Deep blue | Purple | Lemon | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar
AN EDIBLE BLOOM
From salads to desserts to rice, its petals are edible, adding a floral touch to dishes, and offering a natural alternative to artificial food colours.