Anacacho orchid

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Bauhinia lunarioides

Anacacho orchid, a reference photo
Photo: Ruff tuff cream puff · CC0 (licence)

Bauhinia lunarioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to Southwestern Texas in the United States and Northern Mexico. Common names include Texasplume, Anacacho orchid tree, and pata de vaca.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Anacacho orchid 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Species
Bauhinia lunarioides

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