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Bauhinia variegata - Orchid Tree


Bauhinia variegata - Orchid Tree (Bauhinia variegata - Orchid Tree)

Many Orchid trees at San Diego State University...they produce a bean pod. The Hong Kong Orchid doesn't it is a sterile hybrid. You will see this Orchid tree sprouting up all over the campus because of all the seeds that are produced. These are very fast growing trees also.



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Yes, Bauhinia species have flowers in various shades of purple, white, yellow, salmon, orange and multi-colored on one flower.

13 Oct, 2008

 

Did you notice lots of birds in the trees?

13 Oct, 2008

 

No, not this day...however, we have lots of crows in the area.

13 Oct, 2008

 

In Texas there are lots of grackles.
Do you see those in your neighbourhood ?

13 Oct, 2008

 

We don't have grackles here. We have many crows, sparrows, doves, hummingbirds, and wild parrots. The crows and parrots can drive you nuts!

13 Oct, 2008



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