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The aerial root of a Bauhinia tree snakes its way to the ground. #127850823
Description
Bauhinia trees, or bauhinia guianensis, are widely planted in the tropics as orchid trees, and are also commonly called mountain ebony and kachnar. This is a very popular ornamental tree in subtropical and tropical climates, grown for its scented flowers and also used as food item in South Asian cuisine. In the Neotropics, it can be used to attract hummingbirds into gardens and parks. On the other hand, in some areas