As a continuation of my "Things I love about Mexico" series, I thought I'd write about one of my favorite flowers here. Pictured above is the bougainvillea plant in our backyard. We recently moved to a new house, and to my surprise and delight, it came with one of these! You'll see bougainvillea plants all over Mexico. They generally come in shades of bright pink, magenta, and purple. Occasionally, you'll find other varieties like orange and yellow.
The plant is native to South America, although today it grows in many warm climates around the globe. You might spot it in the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Africa, the Caribbean, or in southern portions of the United States.
An interesting note about bougainvilleas is that the actual flowers on the plant are white. The bracts surrounding the flower, however, come in vibrant colors. The shades that catch our eye are actually thin, papery leaves. Here's a close up of the bougainvillea plant. Notice the tiny white flowers with the pink bracts surrounding them. They really brighten up my kitchen.
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