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What country does the poinsettia the traditional red Christmas flower come from?
It is a native of Mexico.
Christmas flower named after botanist?
The poinsettia is a Christmas flower named after the botanist Joel Poinsett, who introduced the plant to the United States. Native to Mexico, the poinsettia is popular in holiday decorations due to its vibrant red and green foliage.
What is a flower native to Mexico starting with d?
Dahlia.
Where is the pointsettia indigenous to?
The Poinsettia, [ Euphorbia pulcherrima] is a native plant of Mexico.
Do pointsettas grow in Mexico?
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are native of Mexico and were brought to the United States in 1825 by Joel Roberts Poinsett, first American ambassador in Mexico.Poinsettias are also known in Mexico as Nochebuena or Flor de Navidad (Christmas Flower).
Why is camomile Russia's national flower?
because it is the native and most popular flower in Russia
What is the red flower often used at Christmas?
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.
What is a pointsetta?
A poinsettia is a popular plant known for its vibrant red leaves that bloom during the winter months. It is often used as a festive decoration during the holiday season, particularly around Christmas. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America.
Which popular English garden flower is native to Latin America?
Petunia
Do zinnias grow in Australia?
Although the Zinnia is not native to Australia, it is a popular garden flower.
Why is Mexico's flower the dahlia?
Because it is native to the temperate forests of central and southern Mexico. It was first cultivated by the Aztecs, who named the flower as 'xicaxochitl' (Pronounced sheeka-socheel), and used it for food, ceremonies, and decorative purposes. Currently there are more than 20,000 varieties of the flower, but all of them can be traced back to the original sample, which was cultivated in Mexico.
Why would a native answer Christmas?
If someone wants both red and green sauce while in a diner in New Mexico, he answers the waitperson's question with simply "Christmas."
