What are Paper Flowers?

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"Paper Flower" can refer to several different things, from a type of craft to different species of plants.

Paper flowers are a popular form of craft and can be made using various types of paper like tissue, crepe, craft, or even recycled paper. They can be used as decorations for various events like weddings, birthdays, or even just for home decor. Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, can also be used to create intricate paper flowers.

Often referred to as the "Paper Flower", bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental bushes, vines, or trees that are native to South America from Brazil west to Peru and south to southern Argentina. The bracts of the plant, which are usually bright crimson, purple, pink, orange, white, or yellow, are often mistaken for flower petals because of their vibrant colors.

Also known as Paper Flower, Psilostrophe tagetina is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is native to North America, where it is distributed in Mexico and the U.S. states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Bryophyllum pinnatum: Known as the "Air Plant", "Life Plant", or sometimes "Paper Flower", Bryophyllum pinnatum is a succulent plant native to Madagascar, and it has been introduced to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.