1、 Leaves

The leaves of Bauhinia chinensis are nearly leathery, oval or kidney shaped, 5 to 11 cm long and 5 to 12 cm wide. The apex of the leaves is acute and sharp, with a tip of 5 to 8 mm long, or the apex of the leaves is round and blunt without a tip; The base of the leaf is heart-shaped or truncated

2、 Flowers

The flowers of Bauhinia chinensis bloom earlier than the leaves. Usually several flowers are clustered on the old branches. The flowers are lavender and finally gradually turn white. The petals grow by about 1 cm and the calyx grows by about 6 mm. The flowering period is from February to March

3、 Fruit

The pods of Bauhinia chinensis are thick leathery, about 7 to 8.5 cm long and about 1.3 cm wide. The fruit petals are usually twisted and have 3 to 6 seeds. The fruit period is from September to October