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poinsettia
(redirected from Euphorbia pulcherrima)

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POINSETTIA The festive season wouldn't be complete without at least one of these vibrant plants -their proper name is Euphorbia pulcherrima -with traditionally red flower head leaves,although you can also buy them in pink and white.
Regardless of what you call it, its official name is euphorbia pulcherrima, which means ``very beautiful.
The most popular is the Christmas houseplant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, better known as poinsettia.
 
 
 
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