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It is from Joel Roberts Poinsett (March 2, 1779 - December 12, 1851) that poinsettia plants get their name. The name memorializes the first United States Minister to Mexico and the first known non-Mexican, non-Spanish introducer - in 1825 -- of the plant into the United States of America.
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Does poinsettia plants have a long root?
Poinsettias have fibrous roots that can spread as far as they need to.
What is the botanical name of the Christmas?
== == holly, poinsettia, mistle toe
Are eating the leaves of a poinsettia fatal?
No, poinsettia plants generally are not poisonous to humans but yes, they are of low toxicity. The plants in question (Euphorbia pulcherrima) exude a latex which can be irritating with contact and even provoke temporary blindness if some enters the eye.
Is a Royal Poinsettia or Ponsietta a tree?
A poinsettia is a flowering bush and not a tree.
What Christmas plants are poisonous?
Many Christmas plants are not just poisonous, they are downright deadly. Amongst the worst are mistletoe, Poinsettia, holly, and juniper. These are hazardous to humans and pets alike. Take precautions when using these plants. They are beautiful, but very dangerous!
What is the common name of euphorbia poinsettia?
The common name is simply poinsettia. The scientific name is Euphorbia pulcherrima.
What caterpillar eats poinsettia plants?
Horned caterpillars
Where can poinsettia be grown and purchased?
Poinsettia are grown on nurseries as pot plants and sold through garden centres and florists around Christmas.
Who was the poinsettia name after and what was his profession?
The Poinsettia was named after J.R. Poinsett a US Minister to Mexico.
How many poinsettia species are there?
There is just one (1) poinsettia species.Specifically, the scientific, Latin or binomial name is "Euphorbia pulcherrima." The word "Euphorbia" is the name of the genus. It identifies poinsettia as a member of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) of plants. The word "pulcherrima" is the name of the species or specific epithet.In its native southwest Mexican and Central American habitats, the poinsettia is a shrub. Outside its native range, it takes the form of one of over 100 cultivated varieties. So the scientific name further will be expanded to identify the cultivar (cultivated variety) in question.
What is the name the colorful leaf surrounding certain flowers?
It is called a Bract, and is a modified leaf. Commonly found on plants such as Bougainvillea and Euphorbia/ Poinsettia
Which country gave the US its first poinsettia plant?
Mexico; "Poinsettia" was the name of the US ambassador there.
What is the name of the red flawer in chistmas?
Poinsettia
What month does poinsetta plants bloom?
Poinsettia plants bloom in the month of December although they are the most difficult flowering potted plants to rebloom.
What kind of plants grow in complete darkness without water for one week?
poinsettia
Are Christmas poinsettia plants poisonous to humans?
No they are not poisonous. Just don't eat them.
Does poinsettia plants have a long root?
Poinsettias have fibrous roots that can spread as far as they need to.
