poinsettia

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poin·set·tia | \ pȯin-ˈse-tē-ə

, nonstandard pȯint-, nonstandard -ˈse-tə

Definition of poinsettia

: any of several spurges (genus Euphorbia) with flower clusters subtended by showy involucral bracts especially : a showy Mexican and Central American plant (E. pulcherrima) with tapering usually scarlet bracts that suggest petals and surround small yellow flowers

Examples of poinsettia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Healthy poinsettia plants are very durable and normally receive a hard pruning in early spring. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 May 2021 Trim the poinsettia back to within 18 inches of the ground and apply a slow-release fertilizer as instructed on the label through fall. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Mar. 2021 What started out as an ordinary poinsettia from a grocery store has now turned into the talk of the town. — Brett Harman, CNN, 4 Dec. 2020 Healthy poinsettia plants can withstand heavy spring pruning to regrow and produce another colorful display by December. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 24 Apr. 2021 Attractions include the Paul Ecke historic poinsettia display, the sweet pea maze, greenhouses, a playground and the gardens maintained by the San Diego County Master Gardeners. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2021 Steinfeld’s belted wool top and matching straight-leg pants were a head to toe holiday tribute, enhanced by a backdrop of pine wreaths and poinsettia. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2020 Allow the poinsettia plants to dry a little before watering. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 12 Dec. 2020 Use poinsettia as individual specimens or build a display. — Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 10 Dec. 2020

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