papilionaceous

Having a bilaterally symmetrical corolla somewhat resembling a butterfly, characteristic of certain plants of the pea family such as a sweet pea.

Resembling the butterfly.

In botany, having the corolla shaped like a butterfly, such as that of the pea.

Resembling the butterfly.

Having a winged corolla somewhat resembling a butterfly, as in the blossoms of the bean and pea.

Belonging to that suborder of leguminous plants (Papilionaceæ) which includes the bean, pea, vetch, clover, and locust.

Having the form of a butterfly.

Having corolla with two wings resembling those of a butterfly.

Of, or pertaining to the Papilionaceae family of plants.