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Poinsettia, Christmas Bush

Euphorbia pulcherrima

Photo by Sinobug
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I am sure that most of us are familiar with the red bracts (which are actually leaves) of the Poinsettia or Christmas Bush as it is commonly known. But have you ever looked at the actual flowers in the centre of the red 'floret'? I find them quite comical (and Muppet-like)..........

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PublishedMarch 12, 2013

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