Bauhinias

/bɔːˈhɪni.əz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bauhinia; multiple plants or specimens of the bauhinia genus.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'bauhinia', maintaining the same etymological origin from the Bauhin brothers.

Kelly Says

A garden full of bauhinias in bloom looks like it's been invaded by butterflies—the flowers are so delicate and orchid-like that people often mistake them for a completely different plant family!

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