bougainvillea
/ˌbuːɡənˈvɪliə/
noun
- A tropical climbing plant with colorful, papery bracts (modified leaves) that surround its small white flowers, often grown as an ornamental.
- The garden wall was covered in bright pink bougainvillea.
- She planted bougainvillea along the fence to add color to the yard.
- Bougainvillea thrives in warm, sunny climates and needs little water.