Poinsettia Flower History. 16122019 The history of the poinsettia is as colorful as its flowers which are actually a special type of leaves known as bracts. The poinsettia made it way to the United States in the early 1800s through the efforts of the first US.
Poinsettias have also been called the lobster flower and the flame-leaf flower due to the red color. Poinsettias are native to a region of southern Mexico where they flower during the winter season. 12122020 HISTORY OF THE POINSETTIA.
The story behind poinsettias is rich in history and lore.
Its a perennial shrub that was once considered a week and will grow 10 to 15 feet tall in the wild. The vibrant plants are native to the rocky canyons of Guatemala and Mexico. Native to the southern Mexico region of Taxco del Alarcon the earliest known facts about poinsettias indicate that ancient Aztecs used the leaves to make dyes for clothes and cosmetics and used the sap to treat fevers. The plant is named for the first US.