Ode to Bauhinia

The Bauhinia is the national flower of HK - it's found on our flag and on the coins. It's an incredibly beautiful flower and is particularly at its prime at this time of the year. I have the great joy of having two huge trees outside my window. Haven't got any photos of it, but uploading one from the web here to say: We hail you, Bauhinia, purple treasure of the Orient!