How the Poinsettia Became a Symbol of Christmas
The poinsettia is not simply a plant associated with Christmas. It is one with roots in the Americas, culturally appropriated ...
Rare New Mexico flower listed as endangered
A rare New Mexico flower is in danger of extinction and was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, according ...
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Poinsettias are more than pretty flowers
When first introduced to the United States in 1825, poinsettias or Euphorbia pulcherrima were named “Painted Leaf” and “Mexican Fire Plant.” In 1822, Joel Roberts Poinsett, who was ambassador to ...
Center for Biological Diversity4 年
Newly Discovered Wetland Flower in North Carolina Already Extinct
NORTH CAROLINA— Scientists in North Carolina have determined that a species of riverbank wildflower conservationists have fought to protect since 2010 is actually two separate species — and the “new” ...