Brunfelsia grandiflora

Native to Bolivia, northern Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, this is a shrub in the Solanaceae family. The Royal Purple Brunfelsia is a large shrub. This plant is believed to bolster emotional healing, enhancing self-esteem, mental clarity, and a deeper connection to all living entities. In the ornamental realm, the plant is a prized possession in gardens in warmer regions like Southwest Florida. The flowers of this plant put on a captivating show, transitioning from purple to lavender, and eventually to white. Photographed in the central Andes mountain range of Colombia.