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"Euphorbia pulcherrima" is the binomial, Latin or scientific name of poinsettias.
Specifically, the word "Euphorbia" honors the ancient physician who is first known to have discovered the medicinal uses of the poinsettia plant's milky sap. The word "pulcherrima" honors the great beauty of the plant's modified leaves. The scientific name may be expanded further by identifying which one of the more than 100 cultivated varities of poinsettia is the object of concern.
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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.
How many different types of poinsettias are there?
There are over 100 varieties of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima). Specifically, poinsettias grow naturally as a perennial shrub. But they are known best as cultivated varieties grown as decorative additions to the end-of-the-year holidays. Cultivars (cultivated varieties) will have rather lengthy scientific, Latin or binomial names. Each name will include the poinsettia genus (Euphorbia), the poinsettia specific epithet or species (pulcherrima) and the name of the cultivar, such as Eckespoint 'Enduring Pink.'
How do you use poinsettias in a sentence?
Thank you for watering my poinsettias.
Are poinsettias endangered?
No
What is the scientific name of the euphorbia plant?
The genus Euphorbia is a huge collection of plants -- many of them are commonly called spurges, but poinsettias also belong in the genus, along with many other plants with various common names.
Where did poinsettias orginate?
Mexico.
Which country are poinsettias from?
From Mexico
What is piousness for dogs?
poinsettias
When do red poinsettias bloom?
Red Poinsettias bloom in the cool, dark times of the year, when nights are long. Poinsettias require darkness and dryness to grow, as sunlight and excess water can damage the plants.
What is the plant commonly exchange as a gift for Christmas?
Poinsettias. Scientific name Euphorbiapulcherrima, the red- and green-leafed plant is native to areas of Central America and Mexico. The plant was introduced to America by one Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, in 1825.
Why are poinsettias called flores de nochebuena?
Poinsettias are called flores de nochebuena because they are flowers that are beautiful at night.
What is the pH of Poinsettias?
5.6 - 6.4
