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Bougainvillea spectabilis

Bougainvillea spectabilis, commonly known as the great bougainvillea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Nyctaginaceae. It is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and the Chubut Province of Argentina. Known for its vibrant, papery bracts that surround small white flowers, this vigorous climber is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world for ornamental purposes.

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Uploaded on July 1, 2025
Taken on December 22, 2024