Martha's exotic Backyard
in Israel:
Bauhinia variegata, Bauhinia chinensis, Orchid Tree,
בוהיניה מגוונת
Scientific name:
Bauhinia variegata
Synonym name:
Bauhinia chinensis
Common name:
Orchid Tree
Hebrew name:
בוהיניה מגוונת
Family:
Fabaceae, קטניות
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Leaves:
Alternate, simple, usually two lobes
Flowers:
5 Pink, purple or white petals
Flowering Period:
March-April
Distribution:
Mediterranean coast, Sharon
Chorotype, טיפוס התפוצה:
South-east Asia
