yes, poinsettia, given as gifts on christmas in north american countries... comes in 40 cultivars... different colors and branching patterns and maturity dates that can be suited for all the 50 states and canada... are grown...
This spectacular show is thanks to a virus called Phytoplasma.... Poinsett introduced it in 1825 to USA from Mexico, where legend says that the poinsettia became associated with Christmas because the Mexicans regarded it as symbolic of the Star of Bethlehem, after the jesuit priests had been preaching and converting natives in Mexico in the 17th and 18th century... enjoy Usha di ======== On Jun 29, 11:09 am, mani nair <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear friends, > > Sending photos of Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima ) . This is also known > as Christmas tree as the bracts appear during the Christmas time. > > Place : Mount Abu, Rajasthan > Date : 13th November 2010 > Time : 7.00 a.m. > > Regards, > > Mani. > > Christ.jpg > 118KViewDownload > > christ2.jpg > 88KViewDownload
