Bauhinia variegata

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Read about Bauhinia variegata in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Bauhinia variegata, Linn. Much like B. purpurea in habit: tree, 6-20 ft.: Lvs. 3-4 in. across, somewhat broader than long, divided one-fourth to one-third the depth, 9-11-nerved, lobes rounded; petiole 1-2 in. long: fls. about 7, in a short raceme or corymb, 4 in. across; calyx spathe-like; petals 5, clawed, obovate-oblong, veined, rose-colored and variegated with red and yellow, the lowest one larger, broader above the middle, strongly marked with crimson: pod 1-2 ft. long. India. B.M. 6818.—The coloring of the fls. varies. Var. candida, Roxbg. (B. alba, Buch-Ham.). Height 12 ft.: fls. white, beautifully veined with green: fls. Feb.- May. B.M. 7312. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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