a carnation or dianthus would be an example of a small red flower
a carnation or dianthus would be an example of a small red flower
The coloured part of the Poinsettia, red,pink or white. is a bract or modified leaf. The flower is the small yellow parts in the centre. The Latin name is Euphorbia pulcherrima.
The name of a red flower is mostly known as a rose.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Rosa 'Red Flower Carpet'.
The "red flower" was the name the animals of the jungle gave to fire.
A Poppy is fairly small, red, and begins with the letter P.
The red leaves of a poinsettia are not part of the flower, which is small. They are differently colored normal leaves.
Laurel is a shrub or small tree that carries a flower. and it is also a name
ruellia elegans
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Rosa'Grootendorst Red'.
The red flower often used at Christmas is the poinsettia, but the bright red is not the colour of the flower. It is the bracts, or modified leaves, which surround a very small yellow flower. It is used as a symbol of Christmas in countries in the northern hemisphere because of its striking bright red and green.The poinsettia is native to Mexico, and was originally called cuetlaxochitl by the Aztecs. It was first given as a gift to Americans by then ambassador to Mexico Joel Poinsett 1825: hence the name poinsettia.The botanical name is Euphorbia pulcherrima.It should not be confused with Christmas Holly (Ilex mitis) which has red berries.
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