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Bauhinia variegate (botanical name) is called Kachnar in Hindi. It has several other names: Orchid tree, Kanchan tree, Mountain ebony, Kaanchana, Bauhinia, Swet-kanchan, Camel's foot, Kachnal, Gurial and Koiralo. The term Kachnar in Sanskrit means 'a beautiful glowing lady'. Kachnar is a member of the Fabaceae family