Poinsettia
ポインセチア ・ Euphorbia pulcherrima
The traditional meaning of Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima, Euphorbiaceae) is “Blessing, Good Luck & Holy Night.” It is the birth flower for December.
Flower meaning
Blessing, Good Luck & Holy Night
The red “petals” are bracts — colored leaves, not flowers. Native to Mexico, it is named after Joel Poinsett, the first US minister to Mexico.
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Euphorbia pulcherrima
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Typical color
- Red
- Season
- Winter
The birth flower for December
Poinsettia is the flower associated with December. The monthly page shows that month’s flower, color and stone together.
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There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data
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