Wordless Wednesday: Poinsettias

Ever wonder what's up with those brightly colored Poinsettia blooms?

In her natural state, she'll show off green, red and mottled leaves.

 Poinsettias are simply celebrating what we humans are lamenting ~ the long, dark days of winter.

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* Flor de la Noche Buena means Flower of the Holy Night. Introduced to the US by the Minister of Mexico in 1828. Another fine reason for us to stop being so damned prejudiced.

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