Poinsettia: Poinsettias

Poinsettia: Poinsettias - Family owned Euphorbiaceae found the famous Poinsettia , which certainly many better know under the name Poinsettia , this being due to its flowering usually begins in November, but reaches its peak with the arrival of Christmas, this has made in the northern hemisphere consider him quite a symbol of the holidays . With regard to its origin, we know that was found in Mexico by settlers, being and over time became also grown on European soil and then the rest of the world.

It should be very clear about the Poinsettia , which is that there is some confusion about its physical characteristics. They usually take their daughters red as if they were its flowers , its flowers being indeed much smaller size and yellow hues. Also, if you want to become this kind of plant after christmas note that continues to flourish until the middle of April.

The plant usually has a length of up to three meters, and with respect to its name, this is due to its discoverer, surnamed Poinsett . Another curious fact is that in Peruvian soil is often referred to as Corona del Inca.

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