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The red flower often used at Christmas is the poinsettia, but the bright red is not the colour of the flower. It is the bracts, or modified leaves, which surround a very small yellow flower. It is used as a symbol of Christmas in countries in the northern hemisphere because of its striking bright red and green.
The poinsettia is native to Mexico, and was originally called cuetlaxochitl by the Aztecs. It was first given as a gift to Americans by then ambassador to Mexico Joel Poinsett 1825: hence the name poinsettia.
The botanical name is Euphorbia pulcherrima.
It should not be confused with Christmas Holly (Ilex mitis) which has red berries.
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Why is poinsettias the flower used for Christmas?
because it is a big red flower
What is a santan flower?
The Santan flower is also known as the jungle geranium. They are a red flower often used in Hindu worship rituals.
What flower is linked to Christmas?
The Poinsettia is an attractive plant often connected with Christmas (in the northern hemisphere), due to its vivid red bracts surrounded by bright green leaves, and the fact that its flowering season coincides with Christmas.
What is the red Christmas flower called beginning with p?
Poinsettia.
Which city decorates its avenues with poinsettia flowers at Christmas?
Today the Christmas poinsettia is the most popular Christmas flower for Christmas decorating in the United States and not only a city alone.The Mexican poinsettia, known as the Christmas flower in North America, is used in most Christmas decorations, due to its red color and because the Christmas poinsettia blooms mainly in December.Mexico City
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The most popular Christmas colors in the United States are red and green. Black and white are often used as Christmas colors.
What is the true Mexican symbol of Christmas?
a red beautiful flower called a poinsetta
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What flower is traditionally conected to Christmas?
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Is a holly a decoration or a present?
Holly sprigs and wreaths (with or without the red berries) are often used as a traditional Christmas decoration.
What flower is often associated with love?
A red rose. forget me not flowers
