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Camel Hoof Tree

Bauhinia variegata

Photo by Bernadette S
Published on Project Noah
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30.0488, 31.2437

Field Notes

Description:

It is a small to medium-sized tree growing to 10–12 m tall, deciduous in the dry season. The leaves are 10–20 cm long and broad, rounded, and bilobed at the base and apex. The flowers are conspicuous, bright pink or white, 8–12 cm diameter, with five petals. The fruit is a pod 15–30 cm long, containing several seeds. (wiki)

Habitat:

Common street tree in Egypt

Notes:

aka Mountain Ebony...second photo clearly shows the camel's hoof!

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