Brazilian orchid tree

Bauhinia forficata, commonly known as Brazilian orchid tree, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to South America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Brazilian orchid tree being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Bauhinia ungulata
• Bauhinia pentandra
• Bauhinia picta
• Bauhinia cheilantha
• Bauhinia purpurea
• Bauhinia petersiana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Bauhinia

Species

Bauhinia forficata

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