Poinsettia Production. Woburn, Massachusetts
Poinsettia (noun) [poyn-set'-ah] or [poyn-set'-ee-ah]
A flowering plant (Euphorbia pulcherrima) native to Mexico and Central America typically with red foliage (bracts) beneath a small yellow center (cyathia). Pink, white, yellow, marble and shape variations have been developed. Popoular @ Christmas and Holidays. Not generally poisonous.
[New Latin, after Joel Roberts Poinsett (1779–1851), the first United States ambassador to Mexico, who introduced the plant in the U.S. in 1825. Known as Mexican Flame Leaf, Christmas Star, Noche Buena, Pascua]. MORE -->
Red Fox Poinsettia
Protege 'Dark Red'
Latin: Euphorbia pulcherrima
Color: Dark Red
by: Dümmen Orange
From the 2015 Poinsettia Trials
University of New Hampshire
Real Trees |
Kissing Balls |
Wreaths |
Gift Bows |
October 26, 2025
Photo: Poinsettia.com
Photo: Poinsettia.com
New Varieties VI Video: SpringTrials.org All Videos
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