Christmas Poinsettia I (Scannography Art)
Christmas Poinsettia II (Scannography Art)
Christmas Poinsettia III (Scannography Art)
I got about three pots of this beautiful plants to place them in the entrance of my house. I love Poinsettia plants for Christmas Decor, but of course knowing me well I know they will not survive this holiday season. Unfortunally I don't have a green thumb like my mom do, so I decided to give them to her so she can decorate her new home entrance and take care of them. I know they will be in good hands ;-)))
Do you know...
Plant taxonomy classifies Christmas poinsettias as Euphorbia pulcherrima, literally, "the most beautiful Euphorbia" (Euphorbia is not only a genus name, but also the name of a large plant family).
If Euphorbia pulcherrima is the scientific name for these plants, one may well ask how their common name (which looks like it should be a scientific name!) is derived. Well, the common name derives from the fact that Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, introduced the first specimens to North America (1828).
Lovely post! I still have mine from last year, it is green, but is still thriving! I love the symbolism and story. Thank you for the gift!
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Merry Christmas~
That was a lovely idea! It will probably turn up on several blogs. Merry Christmas to you and your familly. LOL
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