Bauhinia variegata --Pink Orchid Tree--

phanera variegata This beautiful, small to medium-sized, dry deciduous tree sports bilobed leaves and scented, purplish pink flowers. It is native to southern Asia. It makes a highly desirable ornamental and is widely cultivated in warm temperate and tropical regions in USDA Zones 9 to 11. The flowers are edible and popular in Asian cuisine.AppearanceGrowth Form Medium TreeSmall TreeOrnamental Value BreathtakingUsesProperties DeciduousFloweringScentHazards Child and Pet FriendlyInvasiveGardening LandscapingOrnamentalFood/Medicinal Vegetable