A Poinsettia Flower Is The. Though many Christmas plants and flowers are associated with the American Christmas holiday the beloved Poinsettia has some deep historical roots that might surprise you. Botanically theyre called Euphorbia pulcherrima that means the most beautiful Euphorbia.
23122020 Today the common name for this plant is the poinsettia. 16122019 The history of the poinsettia is as colorful as its flowers which are actually a special type of leaves known as bracts. When grown in the wild they are moderately quick growers and can reach between 10 and.
11082020 The plant in the ancient language of the Aztecs known as Nahuatl is known as Cuetlaxochitl which means flower that grows in residues or soil In Mexico the poinsettia is prized as the Christmas Eve flower while in Peru and Chile it is known as the Crown of the Andes.
Are formed by modified leaves called bracts. Mostly used around Christmas for floral displays. 04062015 How the Poinsettia Became the Official Plant of Christmas. It is known for its red and green foliage.