It's National Poinsettia Day in the US! Make it a good one by learning more about these ubiquitous "flowers." Or listen after the fact to prepare for next year.
A few resources:
8 fun facts to know about poinsettias
How to keep a poinsettia alive
Cuetlaxochitl: a cultural history of the poinsettia
The checkered history of the poinsettia’s namesake and the flower’s origins get new attention
The complicated history of the poinsettia
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