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Bougainvillea is a tropical, woody, evergreen shrubby vine with the following characteristics:FlowersThe actual flower is small, white, or yellow, and tube-shaped. The plant is known for its showy, colorful bracts, which are modified leaves that come in many shades of pink, purple, red, orange, and white. flowersThe actual flower is small, white, or yellow, and tube-shaped. The plant is known for its showy, colorful bracts, which are modified leaves that come in many shades of pink, purple, red, orange, and white. LeavesThe leaves are elliptical or oval in shape, and are widest in the middle. They can be 4–13 cm long and 2–6 cm broadGrowthBougainvillea can grow up to 20 ft tall and spread out. It climbs by sending out arching canes with thorns.ClimateBougainvillea grows best in a hot, dry climate. It should be watered deeply but allowed to dry out between waterings. SupportBougainvillea is a woody climber that needs to be tied or have a structure such as a fence, wall, or pergola for support. NameThe plant is named after Louis Antoine de Bougainville, a French naval officer and globe circumnavigator.