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Woody perennial plants without a well defined main stem

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Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is a tropical vining shrub that comes in a wide array of bright and fanciful colors. The "flowers" are actually modified leaves, called bracts, that are long-lasting and bright. The colorful bracts outshine the plant's true (but tiny) flower, much like a poinsettia. For more information on Bougainvillea, see the UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions Bougainvillea page.

Publications

Calycanthus floridus Carolina Allspice, Sweetshrub

FP095/FPS95 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenMarch 7th, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush

FP117/FPS117 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenMarch 8th, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Spiraea cantoniensis Reeve's Spiraea, Bridal-Wreath

FP558/FPS-558 by Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail HansenJanuary 23rd, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

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