Infact
92 / 100
True

Clitoria ternatea is named after the human clitoris, and its flowers can be used to make tea.

Infact verdict: True (92/100).

The claim that Clitoria ternatea is named after the human clitoris is supported by multiple reliable sources, including Wikipedia and The Conversation, confirming the naming due to the flower's shape resemblance. The claim that its flowers can be used to make tea is also well-supported by sources like The Republic of Tea and McGill University, which describe the preparation and benefits of butterfly pea flower tea made from Clitoria ternatea. Both claims are factual and supported by authoritative evidence.

August 25, 2026 Language: en 2 claims analyzed
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Individual claims

94
True Science
Clitoria ternatea is a genus of flowers named after the human clitoris.
The claim is supported by reliable sources such as Wikipedia and The Conversation, which confirm that the genus Clitoria was named after the human clitoris due to the flower's shape resemblance.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 95
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 90
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 90
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 90
Weighted Total 94
Evidence Summary 2 web sources confirm the naming origin.
90
True Health
You can make a tea out of the Clitoria ternatea flower.
Multiple sources, including The Republic of Tea and McGill University, confirm that Clitoria ternatea flowers are used to make butterfly pea flower tea, which is caffeine-free and rich in antioxidants.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 80
Weighted Total 90
Evidence Summary 3 web sources confirm the use of the flower for tea.

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