Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima)

Euphorbia, named after the Greek physician Euphorbus, is a diverse genus of plants renowned for their striking features and toxic, milky sap. Among this genus, Euphorbia pulcherrima, whose name means "the most beautiful", stands out with its vibrant bracts, capturing attention every holiday season. It is particularly well known for is red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. - Wikipedia

Euphorbia pulcherrima is known by the common name Poinsettias. The colored bracts – which are normally flaming red, with cultivars being orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled – are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The flowers of the poinsettia are often very small in size. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers).

Some photos of poinsettias taken from a Christmas display.

Euphorbia Red

Euphorbia 'Ice Punch'

Euphorbia 'Red Glitter'

Euphorbia White

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