Bougainvillea glabra Flower

Bougainvillea glabra is a species of flowering plant native to South America, specifically Brazil, Peru, and Argentina. It is a popular ornamental plant and is cultivated in many parts of the world for its vibrant and colorful flowers.The flowers of Bougainvillea glabra are actually small and inconspicuous, but they are surrounded by brightly colored papery bracts that give the plant its spectacular appearance.The bracts are typically shades of pink, purple, red, orange, or white, depending on the cultivar.The true flowers are small and white, and they are surrounded by three to six bracts, which are thin, papery structures that are often mistaken for petals.The bracts are the showy part of the plant and are what make Bougainvillea glabra such a popular ornamental plant.Bougainvillea glabra is a woody, thorny vine that can grow up to 30 feet tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are typically dark green in color.The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and it is drought-tolerant once established. It can be propagated from cuttings, and there are many cultivars available with different flower colors and growth habits.