1. Plural of bauhinia; tropical and subtropical flowering plants of the genus Bauhinia, known for their distinctive orchid-like flowers and often butterfly-shaped leaves.
Usage: Commonly used in horticulture and botany; Often called orchid trees or butterfly trees

Examples

• The garden featured several bauhinias with vibrant purple and pink blooms.
• Bauhinias are popular ornamental plants in warm climates around the world.
• The distinctive butterfly-shaped leaves of bauhinias make them easy to identify.
• Many bauhinias bloom in spring and attract pollinators to the garden.
• Landscapers often plant bauhinias for their showy flowers and attractive foliage.