Bougainvillea

tropical plants · ornamental · south america · colorful

Fake flower magic. The bright pink, red, or purple parts you see aren't actually flowers. They're special leaves called bracts that surround the real tiny flowers hiding inside, which is why this plant looks so showy and beautiful.

South American native. Bougainvilleas grow wild in the tropical forests of South America, where they climb up trees and create splashes of color in the rainforest.

Named after an explorer. The plant is named after Louis Antoine de Bougainville, a French explorer who discovered it during one of his sea expeditions in the 1700s.

Covered in thorns. Bougainvilleas have sharp thorns along their stems, which probably helped protect them from hungry animals in their tropical home.

Tons of color varieties. These plants come in many stunning colors like hot pink, deep red, purple, orange, and even white, making them super popular in gardens around the world.