Patagonia Wildflowers
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Brazilian orchid tree
Bauhinia forficata
Bauhinia forficata
Brazilian orchid tree Pea Family
Bauhinia forficata Fabaceae
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English common names
  •Brazilian orchid tree
  •cow's-foot
Spanish common names
  •pata de vaca
  •pezuña de buey
Portuguese common name
  •pata de vaca
accepted scientific name
  •Bauhinia forficata Link
rules for finding collection records
  Bauhinia forficata (1429)
family name
  • Fabaceae
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Category: Shrubs, Broadleaf Trees
Flowers: Five petals
Petal colors: color
Flower size is 4 to 6 inches
Leaf: Alternate, Simple
Plant Observed All Year
Native to Argentina, Brazil and Peru

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Native to Argentina, Brazil and Peru