Alternate name: Orchid Tree, Anacacho Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae, Pea view all from this family

Description Texasplume or Orchid Tree is a 6-12 ft., single- or multi-trunked shrub or small tree with small, light green, deeply cleft leaves. Delicate white to pale pink, orchid-like flowers with extended stamens appear prolifically in clusters. Fruit is a flattened pod.

Habitat Canyons and arroyos in limestone hills.

Range C. Texas to ne. Mexico.

Discussion Rapid-growing tree. Does best when planted on the south side of a building, protected from winter winds.

Comments Rapid-growing tree. Does best when planted on the south side of a building, protected from winter winds.

Exposure Preference Sun to partial shade.

Flower March - May

Native Distribution C. Texas to n.e. Mexico

Site Preference Canyons & arroyos in limestone hills

Soil Preference Rocky, limestone soils.