bougainvillea

/ˌbuːɡənˈvɪliə/
noun
  1. 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.
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