Bougainvillea spectabilis

                                                                                                                         Paper flower

Scientific  name :Bougainvillea spectabilis 

Family   : Nyctaginaceae

 It is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees belonging to the four o' clock family, Nyctaginaceae

.It is native to eastern South america found from brazil west to peru, and south to southern argrntina

 The inflorescence consists of large colourful sepal like bracts which surround three simple waxy flowers, gaining popularity for the plant as an ornamental. 

 The fruit  is a narrow five-lobed achene