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Selected Trees and Shrubs
Bougainvillea glabra, Common name: Bougainvillea


​Plant Family: Nyctaginaceae, Bougainvillea arborea is a thornless and fragrant species.

Description: One of the most colorful and common ornamental shrubs in the Caribbean; grows from 3-6 m (10-20 ft) tall with many straggling branches; a strong and quick-growing climber whose stem has thorns which helps the shrub climb; is often pruned to the shape of a shrub or small tree; alternate, stalked leaves, almost triangular in shape; flowers grow in large clusters in axillary panicles; the true flowers are small, insignificant structures occurring in threes, each attached to the inside of the enlarged, colorful bracts; colors are primarily purple and red, but may vary to pink, rose, orange and white.

Natural Habitat: Likes sunny locations with little to moderate rainfall.

Origin and Distribution: Native to Brazil; distributed throughout Caribbean and the tropical and sub-tropical world.

Uses: Ornamental, as free-standing shrub, or growing on arbors, fences and walls; one of the most popular, spectacular and beautiful tropical plants.

Indigenous Legends: The plant is named after the French navigator Admiral Louis De Bougainville.
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References:
G.W. Lennox and S.A. Seddon. Flowers of the Caribbean. Macmillan, London 1978
H.F. Macmillan. Tropical Planting and Gardening, Macmillan, London 1956
US National Tropical Botanical Gardens, (ntbg.org). Kalaheo, Hawaii, 2004.
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Preface - How it Began
Introduction to Website
A Brief History
Plan of Gardens 
Contemporary Commentary​
​Trees, Shrubs, Birds

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Selected Trees and Shrubs
Medicinal Plants
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Gardens Activities
  Florida's Fairchild Garden
Parrot/Animal Sanctuary
Birds of the Gardens
Garden Views

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Three Virtual Tours
Panoramic Views Today
Early Panoramic Views
 
Hurricane David's Ravages
Future Developments
Curators/Administrators
Reports and Documents
  
Getting Involved
Related Links
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