Bougainvillea buttiana is a thorny, evergreen climber with vibrant, showy flowers. It is a hybrid plant species, created by crossing Bougainvillea glabra and Bougainvillea peruviana. The plant has a woody stem and branches that can reach up to 30 feet (9 meters) in length. The flowers are small and white, but the showy bracts (modified leaves) surrounding the flowers are what make this plant so striking. The bracts can come in a range of colors, including pink, red, purple, orange, and yellow.