The poinsettia by any other name? Try 'cuetlaxochitl' or 'Nochebuena'
Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and Europe. But nearly 200 years after the plant
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Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and Europe. But nearly 200 years after the plant
Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and Europe.
Botanical holiday tradition emerged from Mexico where it is known as ‘flor de Nochebuena’
Poinsettias are native to North America, specifically areas of southwestern Mexico and Guatemala, but they are not native to the U.S. despite their popularity.
Did you know that the poinsettia has a special day all its own? By an Act of Congress, Dec. 12 was set aside as National Poinsettia Day. The date marks