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Mexico is the country where the poinsettia originally was grown. The flowering plant in question (Euphorbia pulcherrima) occupies a definite bio-geography which includes Guatemala and Mexico and which may extend to Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Mexico is the country where the symbolism of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) originated.
Specifically, the Aztecs of ancient Mexico considered the plant a symbol of spiritual purity. They based this interpretation on the late but spectacular color change of the plant's modified leaves from green to bright red. They therefore incorporated the plant into their religious rituals.
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What country does poinsettias plant originate?
mexico
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Which country are poinsettias from?
From Mexico
What countries did poinsettias firrt arrive?
Poinsettias originate from Mexico and Central America. There scientific name is Euphorbia Pulcherrima but are commonly know as poinsettas. They came to the United States in 1825, and were introduced by a Joel Roberts Poinsett who was the United States Minister to Mexico.
Why are poinsettias available in all parts of the country during December?
That's when the market requires them.
How do you use poinsettias in a sentence?
Thank you for watering my poinsettias.
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What country do German people originate from?
They originate from Germany.
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What do poinsettias symbolize in Mexico?
Spiritual purity is the traditional symbol of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) in Mexico.Specifically, poinsettias are native to southwestern Mexico. Their late, bright bloom impressed the ancient Aztecs. The timing was perfect for incorporation into Aztec religious rituals and important cultural events held in December.The symbolism was continued in the 17th century with the settlement of parts of Mexico by Franciscan missionaries. The missionaries too were impressed by the plant's late, brightly-colored bloom. They too saw the symbolic importance of incorporating poinsettias into Christmas and end-of-the-year celebrations and rituals.S\o the symbolism of spiritual purity initially was discerned by ancient indigenous peoples of Mexico. It was continued with the country's subsequent settlement by Catholic settlers from Spain.
Are poinsettias endangered?
No
In what country did it originate?
Germany
