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Bougainvillea spectabilis

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Synonym: Bougainvillea glabra

Common Names: Bougainvillea

Flowering Period: Year-round

Distribution: South America, cultivated worldwide

Habitat: Gardens, fences

Uses

Ornamental climber with colorful bracts.

Key Characters

Woody climber; thorny stems; vibrant bracts surrounding flowers.