Today’s Flowers: Bougainvilleas
Luiz Santilli, Denise Gullickson, Laerte Pupo, Valkyrien
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Bougainvillea was discovered in Brazil in 1768, by Philibert Commerçon, French Botanist accompanying French Navy admiral and explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville during his voyage of circumnavigation.
It is sometimes referred to as “paper flower” because the bracts are thin and papery.
They are rapid growing and flower all year in warm climates, especially when pinched or pruned.
Bougainvillea is a common sight along freeways, streets or parks or they adorn a fence. This photo was taken in a park in Downtown Los Angeles, near Staples Center. No people around? It was 3:45 in the afternoon shortly after work.
Here’s a collage of red ones. Although they come in different colors: pink, red, purple, yellow, orange and maybe more that I never know of. Aren’t they just lovely flowers?
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July 11th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
I used to play with my lola’s bougainvillea when I was young.
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July 11th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
you must have an expensive camera… nice captures.
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July 12th, 2009 at 2:36 am
Ha! We have red flowers for today’s post. I remember my mom used to have them, all colors some in bonsai. Very pretty when they’re trimmed and cared for.
July 12th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Beautiful Ebie,
they looks so friendly,
I love the colors
Have a nice sunday !!
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July 12th, 2009 at 7:19 am
woof!
i always love these flowers but yours have nice colors!
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July 12th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Beautiful close-ups of the bi-colour Bouganvilleas.
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July 12th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Beautiful!
The gardener one year hacked back one of my bouganvilleas all the way back to a stump and I cried. It had been the prettiest tree!
The next year, it came back twice the size and it was even prettier the third year!
I miss living in the tropics!
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July 12th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Such a beautiful flower that one! I have always thought they look as if they are made of thin colored paper! Beatiful shots, Ebie! Wish you a nice Sunday!
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July 12th, 2009 at 8:16 am
is that 2 grafted together I wonder or just 1 with two tones??sandy
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July 12th, 2009 at 8:29 am
And they come in different colours and guess what? They are perfect for making leis or garlands! I love the tangerine above Ebie and thanks for visiting my Orchids Show!
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July 12th, 2009 at 8:32 am
I want those in my garden! not santan.lol
July 12th, 2009 at 8:32 am
BEAUTIFUL pictures – wonderful shades of red !
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July 12th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Hi Sandy, in my personal opinion, it is a cross of two colors, the orange and the red. I found them at the Long Beach harbor.
July 12th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Gorgeous Ebie! I love these flowers, have a couple in my yard
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July 12th, 2009 at 9:20 am
wow…very nice pics. nindot kaau tan-awon ang mga bougainvillea. na-appreciate na nuon nako ni na bulak kay sa gawas lng baya ni sa gate usually ginabutang diri sa pinas human abug-abugan lng
just dropping by!
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July 12th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Those are so beautiful. You did a great job photographing the lovely flowers.
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July 12th, 2009 at 10:27 am
hello ebs,
kumusta na………….sus kanindot kaayo sa imong mga pics diri uy…..nindot-nindot kaayo……….super gyd kaayo.
pastilan, kurata nako sa imong ingon uy….hahahahah
bali bya gyd ko diri ug may.may nga kinsay dli gusto ug mga ka-apohan……….heheheh
gusto bya gyd ko kaayo, pero pastilan, ingon gyd ko nga di sa ron, kay pastilan, mahal bya bugas, unsaon na lang nga wa pa clay titulo………..lol
bitaw, have a nice sunday nyo dha…………….
salamat sa pagbisita ha?
regards………………….
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July 12th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Such beautiful flowers! I first saw them growing out of doors on a visit to Palm Springs – a stunning display
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July 12th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Hi Ebie, your Bougainvillea photos are a marvel, very interesting to learn of its history also. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great week.
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July 12th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Scrumptious shots. All are nice, but No. 3 is my favourite.
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July 12th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Lovely!!!!
I love the sound of their name.
All your shots are lovely but I think that third would make a terrific greeting card!
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July 12th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I love bougainvillea, they are such a beautiful flower. Unfortunately our winters are too cold for them where we live now. Great photos as always. Have a wonderful week.
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July 12th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
One of my favorites! Thank you!
July 12th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Beautiful photos. I used to pick my lola’s bougainvillea when I was young. Those flowers bring back happy childhood memories.
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July 12th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
All very lovely
p/s: A drink from dried hibiscus, sounds refreshing!!
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July 13th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I love it. One of my favorite, that grows abudantly around here.
So vibrant and pretty.
Have a great week Ebie.
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Regina
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July 14th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Your paper flowers are so beautiful. You captured them so nicely. We also have this kind of flowers in Malaysia. thank you for sharing..