Native to Southeast Asia, the butterfly pea plant (Clitoria ternatea) has edible leaves that are often dried or ground into a powder. It’s sometimes labeled blue matcha. The woody and earthy flavor ...

Blue butterfly pea is a perennial tropical vine known for its striking, vibrant blue flowers. It has an interesting botanical name, Clitoria ternatea, because the flower’s shape resembles a human ...

Corrections & Clarifications: The article has been updated to correctly reflect the Fender's blue butterfly's downlisting on the Endangered Species List. It remains on the list as "threatened." The ...