Flower of the Day - Poinsettia
(Euphorbia pulcherrina hybrids)
Red Poinsettia, with their bright star shaped clusters of bracts always remind me of Christmas. I had always thought they were called pointsettia, and only realised my error this year when I was researching their botanical name!
This poinsettia was photographed in a garden, but they are often grown in pots and are popular as Christmas gifts. There are many hybrids varieties in various shades of red, white or salmon pink. I think the red are the most festive looking. However, take care to wash you hands should you come in contact with this plant - the white sap is known to be poisonous.
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