Bauhinia divaricata
Bauhinia divaricata
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Bauhinia divaricata, known as mariposa or butterfly tree, is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America, widely grown as an ornament
Bauhinia divaricata, known as mariposa or butterfly tree, is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America, widely grown as an ornamental for its showy pink to white flowers. Its species name refers to the widely spreading branches and the characteristically deeply bilobed leaves. The plant grows in dry to moist forests and is extensively cultivated in tropical gardens for its orchid-like blooms.
Taxonomy
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What family does Bauhinia divaricata belong to?
Bauhinia divaricata (Bauhinia divaricata) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.
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