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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.
What does cuitlaxochitl mean?
The Aztecs who spoke Nahuatl, the most widely-spoken group of Native American languages in Mexico or in North America, called the plant Cuitlaxochitl meaning excrement flower. The Aztecs who spoke Nahuatl, the most widely-spoken group of Native American languages in Mexico or in North America, called the plant Cuitlaxochitl meaning excrement flower.
What is a saying about a poinsettia?
A poinsettia is a Mexican flower. It is called the "Crown of the Andes". It is a popular Christmas decoration as well.
What is the poinsettia is called in Mexico?
the fire plant
What is the flower for Noche Buena?
in English is called "poinsettia" in spanish is called:"pascua"
What is the red Christmas flower called beginning with p?
Poinsettia.
What were the Aztecs called?
mayans
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 are the nutritional values of poinsettia?
what are nutritional values of poinsettia?
Where does the poinsettia originate from?
The poinsettia plant originates from Mexico.
Did the Aztecs have writing?
Yes. The Aztecs did have writing.
Who was the poinsettia named after?
The French language is the source of the word "poinsettia" (Eurphorbia pulcherrima).Specifically, the word adds to the French family name Poinsett the suffix "-ia." Joel Roberts Poinsett (March 2, 1779 - December 12, 1851) is the individual responsible for the introduction of the December-blooming plant into the United States of America. As a trained botanist, he noticed the plant in its native habitat in southwestern Mexico. He realized the scientific interest and the cultural import of such a beautiful, late-flowering plant and began sending specimens to select botanist friends in 1828.
