Euphorbia pulcherrima
Poinsettia · Euphorbiaceae
Also known as Poinsettia pulcherrima.
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae).
About Poinsettia
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). The species is indigenous to Mexico. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who introduced the plant to the US in 1825.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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