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Anacacho Orchid Tree

Bauhinia lunarioides

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Native only to a few canyons in western central Texas and in adjacent northeastern Mexico, Anacacho orchid tree is a 6-12 ft., single- or multi-trunked shrub or small tree with small, light green, deeply cleft leaves. Delicate white to pale pink, orchid-like flowers with extended stamens appear prolifically in clusters. Fruit is a flattened pod.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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