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from Joel Roberts Poinsett

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How do you use the word poinsettia in a sentence?

I should water my poinsettia.


What is a sentence for the word poinsettia?

The beautiful poinsettia flower is frommexico and Central America


What country did the poinsettia's come from?

Mexico


What is the derivation of the word poinsettia?

a flower The poinsettia( Euphorbia pulcherrima) was named after the American Minister to Mexico Joel Roberts Poinsett.


What is another word for poinsettia?

The common names of poinsettia are Euphorbiaceae, or spurge family: characterized by the presence of latex (milky sap)


Do you capitalize poinsettia?

It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun. Example: National Poinsettia Day


In which country did the Poinsettia come from to become a flower symbol for Christmas?

Mexico.


What is 'poinsettia' in Tagalog?

"Paskwa" is a Tagalog equivalent of "poinsettia" (Euphorbia pulcherrima).Specifically, the noun in Tagalog is a loan word from Spanish. The original Spanish word is "Pascua." The translation from Spanish and Tagalog is the same: "Easter."


What are the nutritional values of poinsettia?

what are nutritional values of poinsettia?


The poinsettia was called cuitlaxochitl by the Aztecs?

It wAs called poinsettia.


What does the word cuitlaxochitl mean?

Cuitlaxochitl is a Nahuatl word that translates to "flower of the dead" or "marigold" in English. It is used in reference to the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations where marigolds are used to honor deceased loved ones.


How do you spell poinsettia in french?

Poinsettia is spelled the same in French.