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poinsettia
noun
poin·set·tia
pȯin-ˈse-tē-ə 
nonstandard pȯint-,
nonstandard
-ˈse-tə
: any of several spurges (genus Euphorbia) with flower clusters subtended by showy involucral bracts
especially
: a showy Mexican and Central American plant (E. pulcherrima) with tapering usually scarlet bracts that suggest petals and surround small yellow flowers
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Move poinsettias to the landscape on warm days and apply a slow-release fertilizer.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The family business was sold in 2012, and the company’s poinsettias are primarily grown in Guatemala now.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Biltmore's conservatory During a late-night stroll with Jack, Lucy is seen walking in front of Biltmore's conservatory, which includes poinsettias and numerous exotic orchids during Christmas.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Visit during the day to see the garden transformed for the holidays with a rainbow of poinsettias.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The family business was sold in 2012, and the company’s poinsettias are primarily grown in Guatemala now.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Biltmore's conservatory During a late-night stroll with Jack, Lucy is seen walking in front of Biltmore's conservatory, which includes poinsettias and numerous exotic orchids during Christmas.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Visit during the day to see the garden transformed for the holidays with a rainbow of poinsettias.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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poinsettia
noun
poin·set·tia
pȯin-ˈset-ē-ə
-ˈset-ə
-ˈset-ə
: a showy Mexican and Central American plant with large scarlet bracts that grow like petals about its small yellow flowers
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