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Euphorbia pulcherrima, Willd. (E. Poinsettiana, Buist. Poinsettia pulcherrima, Graham). Poinsettia. Easter Flower. Christmas Flower. Lobster Flower. Mexican Flame-leaf. Fig. 1440. Shrub 2-10 ft. high, branched: Lvs. ovate-elliptical to lanceolate, entire, sinuate toothed or lobed, or panduriform, 3-6 in. long, somewhat pubescent, the upper narrower, more entire to even linear-lanceolate and of the brightest vermilion-red: involucres 2-3 lines wide, greenish, with one large yellow gland. Nov.-March. Moist, shaded parts of Trop. Mex. and Cent. Amer. B.M. 34C3. G.C. III. 21:125, 193. F.C. 1:33. Mn. 7, p. 67. Gn. M. 2:209.—Sometimes cut, usually used for specimen plants and in masses, often used in decorations. A gorgeous plant. Var. plenissima, Hort., has the fls., or moat of them, transformed into red bracts, giving a fuller center. G.C. II. 5: 17. Gt. 28: 182. F.M. 1876:200. Var. alba, Hort., has the upper Lvs. white. R.H. 1913: 228.—It is not Bo vigorous, blooms later and requires more heat.
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:''"Christmas Star" redirects here. For the Christian tradition, see [[Star of Bethlehem]].
:''"Christmas Star" redirects here. For the Christian tradition, see [[Star of Bethlehem]].
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