The Paper Flower That Paints the Tropics
Known for its stunning cascade of color and ability to thrive in warm climates, this versatile ornamental plant is a favorite in gardens, fences, balconies, and trellises around the world.One of the most fascinating things about bougainvillea is that its most eye-catching feature the brightly colored “flowers” aren’t true petals at all. What we see and admire are modified leaves called bracts. These paper-thin bracts surround the plant’s small, tubular, usually white or yellow true flowers, which are much less noticeable.
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