poinsettias
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pluralof poinsettia.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
poinsettianouna plant, Euphorbia (Poinsettia ) pulcherrima, of the spurge family, native to Mexico and Central America, having variously lobed leaves and brilliant scarlet, pink, or white petallike bracts.
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To keep them lasting longer than your New Years resolutions, you should add plant food to your poinsettias each month, Adam says.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
Cathy Penrod said in the days before her death, her cousin had placed poinsettias on the graves of William and Polly Penrod’s sixth generation descendants — her generation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
Ecke Jr. also had a reputation as a tireless promoter, further cementing the poinsettia-Christmas connection with magazine shoots and giving TV stations free poinsettias to decorate late-night talk shows or holiday specials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
They just can’t let go of the idea that poinsettias are for Christmas.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
“How about poinsettias? That’s a holiday-ish flower,” said Isa.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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