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Bauhinia chapulhuacania

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 6-8 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist rainforest and cloud forest. In Mexico it grows between 700-1,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico


How it is used for food

The flowers are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Flowers


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bauhinia dipetala var. macrophylla Wunderlin;