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Bauhinia purpurea
The Bauhinia purpurea is an ornamental tree that is grown for its beautiful orchid like flowers and butterfly shaped leaves. The flowers are fragrant. The genus 'Bauhinia' is named in honour of the Bauhin brothers who were Swiss-French botanists.
Spotted on Sep 26, 2012
Submitted on Oct 17, 2012
