Poinsettia

/pɔ‍ɪnsˈɛti‍ə/

/ˌpɔɪnˈsɛˌtiə/

Poinsettia

tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers

Examples

1. Poinsettias are another delightful botanical accent that liven up an office or living room during the holiday season.

2. The botanical name of the poinsettia is Euphorbia pulcherrima.

3. Nothing says Christmas time like a beautiful poinsettia plant.

4. Right next to me is one of THE most popular plants of all time for the holidays, the humble poinsettia.