anacacho bauhinia
small, multi-trunked tree of the western edwards plateau with fragrant, butterfly-shaped white flowers + interestingly cloven leaves that often remain evergreen in mild winters
plant details
anacacho bauhinia
identification
latin name: Bauhinia lunarioides
usda code: BALU
alternative name(s): Orchid tree, Texasplume, Anacacho orchid tree
classification
ecotopes class: canopy
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – desert bajada
size range: small – 20-40 ft
habit: tree
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun – part-sun
color signature: small white or pink clusters
native range
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