Round leaf bauhinia
Bauhinia subrotundifolia

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The leaves are divided into 2 lobes. The flowers are white.

Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, India, Mexico (country/location of origin), North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flower buds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bauhinia lunaria Cav.; Bauhinia oaxacana (Britton) Standl.; Bauhinia rotundifolia Pers.; Bauhinia spathacea DC.; Bauhinia spathacea Sesse & Moc.; Casparea lunaria (Cav.) Jacks.; and others