Brazilian Beauty
by Jean Connor
Title
Brazilian Beauty
Artist
Jean Connor
Medium
Photograph - Floral
Description
A native to coastal Brazil, the bougainvillea was discovered in 1768 in Rio de Janeiro by French botanist Dr. Philibert Commeron. He named the plant after his close friend, French Navy admiral and explorer Louis-Antoine de Bougainville.
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June 23rd, 2014
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