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Bauhinia

Bauhinia

9.5
Tropical trees or bushes with large, colorful flowers that often smell nice
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners often plant Bauhinia for its ornamental value in tropical landscapes.

Examples

  • The Bauhinia tree is celebrated for its spectacular purple blossoms in spring.

  • Many gardeners love planting Bauhinias for their vibrant flowers.

  • Hong Kong adopted the Bauhinia flower as a symbol on its regional flag.

  • The Bauhinia tree blooms beautifully in spring.

  • The Bauhinia tree is renowned for its stunning white and purple flowers that attract many pollinators.

  • In tropical gardens, Bauhinia species are popular for their vibrant blooms and distinctive leaf shapes.

  • During spring, the Bauhinia tree fills the air with a pleasant fragrance from its large, showy blossoms.

Compounds

Bauhinia monandra
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree or shrub from northern South America with groups of pink flowers streaked with purple

Bauhinia variegata
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from India and Southeast Asia with pink or white orchid-like flowers

Surface Forms

Bauhinia singular
Bauhinias plural

Etymology

Bauhinia is named after the Bauhin family, who were early plant scientists, and the ending -ia is a common way to make a plant name. Think of it as 'Bauhin's plant', which helps explain why the name is used for a group of tropical trees with showy, often fragrant flowers.