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What are the origins of the poinsettia plant and of the poinsettia name?
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∙ 13y ago
Southwestern Mexico is the native homeland of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima), whose name honors Joel Roberts Poinsett (March 2, 1774 - December 12, 1851).
Specifically, Poinsett was a botanist, linguist and physician whose diplomatic career led to his being stationed in Mexico. There, he served as Special Envoy of 1822-1823 and as first U.S. Minister of 1825-1830. During his diplomatic service, he noticed poinsettias growing wildly and beautifully in their native habitat. He immediately recognized the cultural applicability and scientific import of the late-blooming, brightly-colored plant.
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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 holiday favourite plant in Mexico?
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Where around the house do you plant your poinsettia after the holidays?
I usually have to plant my poinsettia on the toilet after the holidays
From which country does the poinsettia plant originate?
This plant originally is grown in Mexico.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the poisonous plant Poinsettia?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Euphorbia pulcherrima.
How do you spell poinseta?
The correct spelling for the flowering plant is poinsettia.
Does the poinsettia plant have chlorophyll?
yes
From which country does poinsettia plant?
Mexico
Where did the poinsettia plant orginate?
Mexico.
Is poinsettia French?
The plant poinsettia is called the same in French, but the name comes from Joel Roberts Poinsett, an American physician, botanist, and statesman. (link goes to his wikipedia article)
What is the common name of euphorbia poinsettia?
The common name for Euphorbia pulcherrima is poinsettia.
What is the poinsettia is called in Mexico?
the fire plant
