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Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea sp.

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Description:

An especially beautiful Bougainvillea plant. The small flowers are even bicolored. Family Nyctaginaceae. While now almost worldwide in occurrence, this plant is native to South America.

Habitat:

Semi-urban area fence. San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, 2,200 meters.

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Bougainvillea

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PublishedMarch 20, 2016

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