Known as "Nochebuena" in Mexico today and "Flor de Pascua" in other Spanish-speaking countries, the plant was an integral part of pre-Christian Indigenous culture. Poinsettia's Journey to the U.S.

SANTA FE, N.M. — Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and across Europe. But now, nearly 200 years after ...

Christmas trees are having their moment today, but soon they'll be tossed out along with empty boxes, excess leftovers and still-flowering poinsettias. The poinsettia's red renaissance - Los ...

The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a tropical plant brought to the United States from Mexico in the 1820s. In its native habitat, it will grow to the size of a small tree.

Mexico Sprouts Xmas Tree Industry. December 22, 2004 / 12:55 PM EST / AP Faced with the growing tide of imported Christmas trees, Mexico has set a goal of growing its own.

Inspired by the 18-foot poinsettia tree at that event, we created a tabletop version. Ellison's tips for poinsettia care Choose the healthiest, most colorful plants.

The poinsettia's color change is triggered by the length of daylight, just like outdoor trees and shrubs. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; Share on SMS; Share on Email; Navigation. News.

INDIA and MEXICO: The Giving Tree. December 23, 2000. By Molly Moore. The setting was a hilltop fortress in the middle of India's vast Rajasthan desert.

The San Diego History Center has a 15-foot-tall Christmas tree made from 100s of poinsettias. It's gorgeous. And, as ABC 10News Anchor Jared Aarons learned, it can also teach part of San Diego's past.

Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and across Europe. But now, nearly 200 years after the plant with the ...