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| Poinsettia! |
Euphorbia pulcherrima is said to be now reclassified as Poinsettia pulcherrima. Unlike most Euphorbia
species (from Africa), this species is found wild in Central America,
but is now grown widely around the world. But also unlike a majority of Euphorbia, the Poinsettia
grows better in cooler areas like Baguio and Tagaytay. It brings out
reddish specialized leaves around the minute yellow flowers around
December, which is why it has become the universal symbol of the
yuletide season. Poinsettia pulcherrima is now in season. Sadly
this is not native but a good intro for me to greet everyone a very
merry Christmas! May we be more aware of our native flora in 2013!!!
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