My Poinsettia from last winter is in bloom again! Ok, I know, these bright red "flowers" are actually leaves... The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white or marbled—are actually leaves; because the flowers are unassuming and do not attract pollinators, brightly coloured leaves developed (aka bracts). But they are so bright this time of the year, they look like huge flowers! In Italy we call them "Stella di Natale" (Christmas Star) and they are traditionally offered at Christmas for good luck and prosperity.
5 comments:
I love poinsettias, such gorgeous colors! your photos are beautiful, made me wish I had one in my home too :-)
Thank you Aleka! :)
Maybe you should get one too! :)
What a gorgeous color combination! Nature is soooooooooo smart and your pictures are perfectly beautiful! Merry Christmas to you my dear!
Great post! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thinking of getting one for or home as well! :)
Thank you so much, dear Hagar! :)
Rita: thank you! Yes, that's a great idea, they add a splash of color in the winter! :)
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