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| Bauhinia forficata, Bauhinia candicans Family: Caesalpinioideae / Caesalpiniaceae Pata de Vaca Origin: South America ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bauhinia forficata produces large, drooping white flowers and a brown seed pod resembling that of Mimosa. The indigenous uses of Bauhinia forficata are not well documented, but it has long held a place in Brazilian herbal medicine to help balance blood sugar levels and to alleviate other symptoms of diabetes. |
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