By an Act of Congress, December 12 was set aside as National Poinsettia Day. The date marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who is credited with introducing the native Mexican plant to the United States. The purpose of the day is to enjoy the beauty of this popular holiday plant. Here’s a brief history of the Ecke Ranch here in San Diego County where more than 75% of U.S. and 50% of worldwide poinsettia plants get their start.
Here are some links with interesting and fun facts about poinsettia:
https://www.investors.com/news/management/leaders-and-success/paul-ecke-poinsettia-king-biography/?fbclid=IwAR0UuyRTAOtXGWp9mHQBiXMrafVLjqtasW8EMg60wdt7JIs8qDhUvihl9Rc
http://extension.illinois.edu/poinsettia/facts.cfm
https://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/points.htm
https://www.thespruce.com/facts-about-poinsettias-that-may-surprise-you-2132343
https://www.morningagclips.com/ten-interesting-facts-about-poinsettias/
