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One shop word, more than one plantMandarai is not a species.
Mandarai is a Tamil shop word for more than one Bauhinia. Streets may mean Bauhinia purpurea. Spring kachnar is Bauhinia variegata. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Mantharai · Bauhinia purpurea
Bauhinia purpurea — mantharai, the purple-pink street orchid tree.
- Kachnar · Bauhinia variegata
Bauhinia variegata — mottled spring kachnar, the bud vegetable.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.