Bauhinia (Mountain Ebony, Orchid Tree)

Bauhinia is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, commonly known as Mountain Ebony or Orchid Tree. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and are popular for their showy, fragrant flowers. They have an interesting two-lobed leaf shape, which gives them their common name 'Mountain Ebony'. The flowers can range in color from white to pink, purple, or red.