Bougainvillea is an ornamental, flowering vine that can be found in Italy. Its clusters of three tiny white flowers are surrounded by vibrant colored leafy bracts in shades of pink, magenta, purple, red, orange, white or yellow. This thorny climber can grow up to 40 feet tall and covers the fronts of romantic structures throughout the country. Bougainvillea is a perfect representation of the beauty, romance and lusciousness of Italy. Not only does it look stunning when in bloom, it has a long history of being used for decoration. It’s a flower that evokes a feeling of joy, awe and splendor; one that will stay with you long after your time in Italy has ended.