Clitoria annua

Clitoria annua is a member of the Fabaceae, a large and economically significant plant family commonly known as the legume or pea family. This species is part of the genus Clitoria, which includes several herbaceous plants known for their showy, butterfly-shaped flowers. The species is indigenous to the regions of India and the West Himalaya. It was formally published in 1839 by the botanist J.Graham. As with many Fabaceae species, Clitoria annua may contribute to soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and could have ecological or agricultural relevance in its native range.