Red Poinsettias
Poinsettias are known as ""La Flor de la Nochebuena" (Flower of the Holy Night, or Christmas Eve) in Mexico and Guatemala.
Poinsettias received their name in the United States in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who introduced the plant into the country in 1828. Poinsett was a botanist, physician and the first United States Ambassador to Mexico.
Poinsettias are known as ""La Flor de la Nochebuena" (Flower of the Holy Night, or Christmas Eve) in Mexico and Guatemala.
Poinsettias received their name in the United States in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who introduced the plant into the country in 1828. Poinsett was a botanist, physician and the first United States Ambassador to Mexico.
Poinsettias are known as ""La Flor de la Nochebuena" (Flower of the Holy Night, or Christmas Eve) in Mexico and Guatemala.
Poinsettias received their name in the United States in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who introduced the plant into the country in 1828. Poinsett was a botanist, physician and the first United States Ambassador to Mexico.