Below is a list of all known varieties for Pea Flower. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Alfalfa Flower | The purple, clustered flowers of the alfalfa plant. They have a mild, "sweet," "grassy-pea" flavor. (Note: Should be eaten in moderation). |
| Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea) | The deep, vibrant blue flower. It has almost no flavor but is prized for its ability to dye liquids (like tea or cocktails) a deep blue, which turns purple/pink with the addition of acid (like lemon juice). |
| Butterfly Pea Flower (Double Bloom) | A cultivar of Clitoria ternatea with a "double" set of petals. Used for the same blue-dye properties. |
| Butterfly Pea Flower (White) | A white-flowering variety of Clitoria ternatea. Lacks the blue dye but has a mild, sweet flavor. |
| Chickpea Flower | The small, white or purple, pea-like flowers of the chickpea plant. Edible, with a mild, "green" flavor. |
| Common Bean Flower (Green Bean) | The small, white, pink, or purple flowers of the common green bean (*Phaseolus vulgaris*). Edible, with a mild, "green bean" flavor. |
| Fava Bean Flower (Broad Bean) | The black-and-white, pea-like flowers. They have a mild, "green," "beany" flavor. (Note: Can cause favism in susceptible people). |
| Garden Pea Flower (Snow Pea) | The delicate, white or pale purple flowers of the snow pea plant. Crisp, with a sweet, fresh pea flavor. |
| Garden Pea Flower (Sugar Snap) | The flowers of the sugar snap pea plant. Very similar to snow pea flowers, with a mild, sweet pea taste. |
| Lentil Flower | The tiny, pale blue, white, or pink, pea-like flowers of the lentil plant. Edible, but rarely used due to their small size. Mild "pea" flavor. |
| Runner Bean Flower (Scarlet) | The vibrant, scarlet-red flowers of the runner bean plant. Edible, with a mild, "beany" flavor. (Note: Bean flowers must be cooked). |
| Scarlet Runner Bean Flower | The vibrant, scarlet-red flowers of the *Phaseolus coccineus* plant. They are edible, with a mild, "beany" flavor. (Note: Must be cooked). |
| Sweet Pea Flowers | Flowers from the common garden pea plant (Pisum sativum). They are white or purple and have a sweet, fresh pea flavor. (Note: different from the ornamental Sweet Pea, Lathyrus odoratus, which is toxic). |
| Vetch Flower (Common) | The small, purple, pea-like flowers of *Vicia sativa*. They are edible (in moderation) with a mild, sweet, "pea" flavor. (Note: seeds of some vetch are toxic). |
| White Runner Bean Flower | The white-flowering cultivars of the runner bean. They have a similar, mild, "beany" flavor and must be cooked. |
| Wisteria Flower | The large, drooping, purple flower clusters. Edible *in strict moderation* and *only* from *Wisteria sinensis* or *floribunda*. Mild, "pea-like" flavor. (Note: Pods, seeds, and leaves are toxic). |
| Yard-Long Bean Flower | The pale, yellow-green or purple, pea-like flowers of the yard-long bean. Mild, "beany" flavor. |