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Paper Flower Bougainvilla

Bougainvillea glabra

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

This bougainvilla has beautiful thin bracts surrounding the white flowers. The plant has been in place for some time as it is taller than the owners fence (2nd picture).

Habitat:

A native of Brazil. Spotted in the tropical south.

Notes:

ID made via the thorn size and shape. At least one thorn is visible at the bottom center of the 3rd picture. It is small and curved.

Reference Links:

Bougainvillea glabra Choisy, Bougainvillea glabra

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