The poinsettia was brought to the United States from Mexico around 1828 by Joel Roberts Poinsett. An avid gardener and amateur botanist, Poinsett was appointed as the first US Minister to Mexico in 1825. While in Mexico, Poinsett observed this species flowering and sent plants back to his greenhouse in Charleston. Until that time, this species was unknown outside of its native range of Mexico and Guatemala, where it was referred to as flor de nochebuena (Christmas Eve flower). Once introduced to the U.S., it quickly gained the common name poinsettia, but is also known by many other common names including Christmas flower, Christmas star, lobster plant, painted leaf, and Mexican flame leaf.
This species has a reputation for being extremely poisonous. While there is little doubt that the milky latex of poinsettias can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, mucus membranes, or when consumed, to the digestive system, poinsettia is apparently one of the less toxic species of Euphorbia. Of reported human exposure, there were no fatalities.
Source: The Neighborhood Gardner, University of Florida
Poinsettia is toxic to cats and dogs and causes gastric distress.
For the last few days, I’ve been adding vignettes to my home. Yesterday I arranged a poinsettia plant, a vintage light, and a cloth angel on the dining room table. It’s a farmhouse poinsettia & angel centerpiece.
It’s a very simple arrangement but it will make me smile this week.
Have a wonderful week!
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…there are so many different kinds of poinsettias to enjoy now.
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I always think of the poinsettia as a Christmas flower. What a pretty display on your table. x
Yes it is a Christmas flower – probably the most popular one.
Love the pretty display on your table 🧡🧡🧡
Happy Tuesday, Carol!
That’s a beautiful vignette, I love your poinsettia, it’s such a pretty colour. I think your cloth angel is just beautiful and sweet. I would smile every time I saw your centerpiece. x
Small things help make the day better. Have a wonderful day!
Poinsettia is a festive flower, for me it always stood on a place of honor for Christmas.
Festive seasonal decorations! I love these!
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Carol – I like the delicate coloring of this poinsettia. Isn’t it amazing how many varieties you can find now?
I know when I saw this variegated type of leaf I just loved it. Thanks for the visit Angie.
This is a lovely vignette. It’s these little touches that make a house a home. Thank you for sharing at #aclwcc. Shared.
thanks for your sweet words Clearissa – hope you enjoy the coming holiday weeks
Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!
Wow ! Thanks for such a valuable information about poinsettias , your adorable arrangement made my day. Thanks for sharing with Garden affair.