Did You Know?

Poinsettias can bloom in many colors!

Where It Grows

Poinsettias grow in warm places.

How to Care

Keep it in light and water it.

What poinsettia Does

Poinsettias make homes look nice.

They are great for gifts at Christmas.

They can help cheer people up.

They come in red, pink, and white.

Poinsettias are fun to see and touch.

They help us learn about plants.

More About poinsettia

Poinsettias have a long past. They were found in Mexico. A man named Poinsett saw them and liked them. He took them to the U.S. in the 1800s.

Today, we see them in homes and stores. They help make the season bright. Kids love to see them at school.

Some people think they are bad for pets. But they are safe! Just don’t eat them.

How Topics Connect

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What Do These Words Mean?

commercially important:important for business or trade
indigenous:native to a particular place
foliage:the leaves of a plant
toxic:poisonous or harmful
nausea:feeling sick to the stomach