Poinsettias on the Island of Reunion

So common but so impressive! I love these plants, even the little ones I get at Christmas -:)

comments (9)

englishindiangirl

Lion

Ferdy, why can't I geotag the location? When I try it just says saving and buffers for ages. Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Others have reported this as well, seems to be a technical issue I'll look into. Posted 9 years ago
2. englishindiangirl
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you , problem solved, it seems easier if you zoom out. Posted 9 years ago
3. englishindiangirl
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you , problem solved, it seems easier if you zoom out. Posted 9 years ago
4. englishindiangirl
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you , problem solved, it seems easier if you zoom out. Posted 9 years ago
5. englishindiangirl
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you , problem solved, it seems easier if you zoom out. Posted 9 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I'm certainly no plant expert, but I do have some doubts on the identification. None of the reference photos have an all-red appearance as seen here. I'm hoping an expert will see this and clear it up. Posted 9 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  You are right. This is the common poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). Euphorbia heterophylla does not produce red leaves.
  http://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/euphorbia_heterophylla.htm Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks so much :) Posted 9 years ago

The Poinsettia

The poinsettia , is a culturally and commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family that is indigenous to Mexico and Central America. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico,...hieroglyph snipped... who introduced the plant into the United States in 1825.

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Similar species: Malpighiales

Species identified by englishindiangirl