Flower Photography: Blue Pea (Clitoria ternatea)



In Southeast Asia the flowers are used to colour food. In Malay cooking, an aqueous extract is used to colour glutinous rice for kuih ketan (also known as pulut tai tai in Peranakan/Nyonya cooking) and in nonya chang. In Thailand, a syrupy blue drink is made called nam dok anchan (น้ำดอกอัญชัน). In Burma the flowers are used as food, often they are dipped in batter and fried. ~ SOURCE

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  1. SquirrelQueen6 January 2012 at 17:26

    What a lovely little flower, I really like that deep blue color. It sounds like it has many uses besides just being pretty.

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  2. Anonymous6 January 2012 at 17:51

    Wow... what a beautiful blue flower.

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  3. BernieH6 January 2012 at 18:46

    Nice shot. This vine is quite common here too. Mine is flowering at the moment as well.

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  4. Modern Mom7 January 2012 at 00:37

    So pretty.

    Violet Flowers

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  5. Icy BC7 January 2012 at 02:47

    What a gorgeous shot, Cher! Beautiful color!

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  6. betchai7 January 2012 at 03:31

    beautiful shot, Che, i did not know they are edible, something I like about visiting sites, I learn new things each day.

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  7. Tina´s PicStory7 January 2012 at 04:14

    thanks for joining us with your nice flower :)

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  8. Unknown7 January 2012 at 07:33

    That is beautiful. Happy weekend!

    Pink Rose

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  9. Linda7 January 2012 at 10:11

    simply wonderful!!!
    have a great weekend!!

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  10. Ebie7 January 2012 at 10:47

    We have some variety of sweet pea flowers here, almost the same shape as these. I have seen in Thai cuisine using flowers as garnish.

    P.S. Cher your words are an inspiration to my photography. Hope to showcase more....

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  11. Beth7 January 2012 at 11:17

    What a brilliant blue flower!

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  12. Jama7 January 2012 at 13:43

    Not in Malay cooking but the Chinese Peranakan..It's called Bunga Telang.

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  13. rainfield617 January 2012 at 22:33

    And this blue pea can be easily found at any place.

    When you need it, it is there ever ready.

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  14. Kala9 January 2012 at 11:26

    Gorgeous, vivid color and wonderful light in this photo!

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  15. Sarah9 January 2012 at 14:54

    Beautiful blue flower.

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  16. Zenserly9 January 2012 at 19:06

    awwwwww sigh....brings out a thousand and one "bleautiful" memories....

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  17. Unknown9 January 2012 at 22:07

    i always this color captivating in flowers and nature.

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  18. SmilingSally9 January 2012 at 22:35

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful blue.

    Happy Blue Monday, Cher.

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  19. Elaine9 January 2012 at 23:05

    Lovel blue flower.. makes me say hurry winter be gone so I can do flowers

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  20. LV9 January 2012 at 23:09

    What a beautiful blue flower. What makes it even nicer, it has so many good uses.

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  21. ☆Mama Ko☆10 January 2012 at 05:05

    amazing shot, the blue color look so blue and vibrant

    Here is my BM entry

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  22. joyh8210 January 2012 at 09:40

    So pretty, can't wait to see flowers in my garden again but I am sure it will be awhile yet.

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  23. Leah H.10 January 2012 at 13:45

    Sweet, lovely flower:)


    Visiting for BM!

    Here's my share-hope you can stop by..


    http://www.heavenly-dreams.com/7366-blog-photo-challenge-enfamil-infant-formula/

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  24. Barn Weddings10 January 2012 at 21:25

    Thanks! This is a bit useful post.

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