The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is the most popular Christmas season plant. It was introduced into the United States in the late 1820's from its native Mexico by our first ambassador of that country, Joel Robert Poinsett. The plant was first known and probably is still best known for the bright red leaves or bracts that surround the inconspicuous, small, yellow, true flowers known to reduce fevers. Poinsettias may be purchased in colors ranging from white and cream through the various shades of pink and red.
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