Mexico's Flower of the Holy Night
Did you know?
Their name derives from Joel Roberts Pointsett, US Minister to Mexico in 1825, who was a botanist and helped import the plant to the United States.
For move 100 years, the Paul Ecke Ranch in California produces over 70% of poinsettias in the world, creating a 60 million dollar plant business world wide.
The bracts, or red leaves, are actually leaves not flowers. They belonge to the spurge family of plants. They require abundant light during day to produce the brightest color.
The star shape is said to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem.
Add a bit of tradition to your home this Holiday Season. Ring in some cheer!
This was really enlightening. I didn't know that the redness of poinsetta's was a leaf and not a flower! Love you!
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