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Spiritual purity is the traditional symbol of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) in Mexico.
Specifically, poinsettias are native to southwestern Mexico. Their late, bright bloom impressed the ancient Aztecs. The timing was perfect for incorporation into Aztec religious rituals and important cultural events held in December.
The symbolism was continued in the 17th century with the settlement of parts of Mexico by Franciscan missionaries. The missionaries too were impressed by the plant's late, brightly-colored bloom. They too saw the symbolic importance of incorporating poinsettias into Christmas and end-of-the-year celebrations and rituals.
S\o the symbolism of spiritual purity initially was discerned by ancient indigenous peoples of Mexico. It was continued with the country's subsequent settlement by Catholic settlers from Spain.
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Where did poinsettias orginate?
Mexico.
Which country are poinsettias from?
From Mexico
What country does poinsettias plant originate?
mexico
Do people in Mexico decorate with poinsettias as Christmas?
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Where are poinsettias most commonly found?
Mexico, I believe.
What kind of flowers are native to Mexico?
Poinsettias, Mexican marigold flowers and dahlias are native to Mexico.
Do poinsettias grow only in Mexico?
No. They are native from Mexico, but many of them have been "exported" to other parts of the world.
Who brought poinsettas to the US?
Poinsettias were brought into the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett in 1825. He brought this plant from Mexico, where poinsettias are native plant or shrub that can grow to 15 feet in height .Poinsettias are usually associated with the Christmas season.
What countries did poinsettias firrt arrive?
Poinsettias originate from Mexico and Central America. There scientific name is Euphorbia Pulcherrima but are commonly know as poinsettas. They came to the United States in 1825, and were introduced by a Joel Roberts Poinsett who was the United States Minister to Mexico.
From which country and which time period did poinsettias spread worldwide?
From Mexico poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) were introduced into the United States of America in the 19th century, and from the United States poinsettias spread worldwide in the 20th century.Specifically, poinsettias are native to southwestern Mexico. Despite European settlement of the Americas from the 15th century onwards, poinsettias remained unknown outside their native range. But in the 19th century Joel Roberts Poinsett (March 2, 1774 - December 12, 1851) changed all that during the course of his diplomatic career as Special Envoy of 1822-1823 and as first U.S. Minister of 1825-1830 in Mexico. Poinsett became the first person known to introduce poinsettias north of the U.S.-Mexico border.In the 20th century, the Ecke family of Magdeburg, Germany immigrated to the U.S. They settled in the area of Hollywood, California and started up a successful cut-flower business. They decided to specialize in growing, promoting and selling poinsettias. From their California ranch poinsettias became known and were sold worldwide in the 20th century.
How do you use poinsettias in a sentence?
Thank you for watering my poinsettias.
What country is known for the poinsettia?
Mexico is known for poinsettias, the plants get their name in the United States due to Joel Poinsett. Joel Poinsett during the 1820s was the first US Minister to Mexico.
