Nyctaginaceae
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Nyctaginaceae, the four o'clock family, is a family of around 33 genera and 290 species of flowering plants, widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, with a few representatives in tempe
Mirabilisjalapa yellow
Bougainvillea glabra
Bougainvillea
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Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. They are native to the tropical forests of South America. There are between 4 and 22 speci
Nyctaginaceae
…root vegetable of minor local importance in the Andes. Garden Four-O'Clocks Mirabilis jalapa species are grown as ornamental plants, as are species of Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra, B. spectabilis, and numerous hybrids), Bougainvillea and Abronia are commonly cultivated in warmer regions. Levin, 2000…
Bougainvillea closeup
Pink paperflowers
Bougainvillea, Behbahan. Many of the small white flowers, in various stages of development, may be seen among the larger bracts.
Close-up photo of Bougainvillea spectabilis in Hawaii, showing thorns