1. Any plant of the genus Schizanthus having finely divided leaves and showy variegated flowers
   "The butterfly flower was a popular choice for hanging baskets";
   - poor man's orchid, schizanthus
    
2. Shrub or small tree of Dutch Guiana having clusters of pink flowers streaked with purple
   "Butterfly flower attracts numerous pollinators to the garden";
   - Bauhinia monandra

Derived forms: butterfly flowers

Type of: bush, flower, shrub

Part of: Bauhinia, genus Bauhinia, genus Schizanthus

Encyclopedia: Butterfly flower