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| Scientific name | Bougainvillea spectabilis |
|---|---|
| Genus | Bougainvillea |
| Origin | South America (Brazil) |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Region | Global |
Bougainvillea spectabilis, also known as great bougainvillea, is a species of flowering plant. It is native to Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina's Chubut Province. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant.