Blue Christmas Poinsettia
by Dora Sofia Caputo
Title
Blue Christmas Poinsettia
Artist
Dora Sofia Caputo
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
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Blue Christmas Poinsettia - Dora Sofia Caputo
Dyed Blue Poinsettia sprinkled with holiday glitter - The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) 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, who introduced the plant into the United States in 1825.
The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7-16 centimetres (2.8-28-6.3 in) in length. The colored bracts - which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marble - are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves.
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December 17th, 2016
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Dora Sofia Caputo
Thanks ever so much Laurel for your kind comments. This particular Poinsettia is one of my favorites! Thanks for organizing such a great contest
Laurel Adams
Such stunning beauty, Dora…I LOVE poinsettias and Christmas cactus! This is a moon glow beauty…beautiful.
Dora Sofia Caputo
Thanks so much Robyn for your kind comment and feature in your great Group 500 Views Share. I truly appreciate your support.
Robyn King
Congratulations Dora your beautiful work is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared:-) Please stop by and archive your artwork for a lasting record for buyers that visit our group!
Dora Sofia Caputo
Thank you, Maggie, for the feature in your great Group Pretty in Pink Blue or Purple.
Femina Photo Art By Maggie
Congratulations! Your wonderful image has been featured in Pretty in Pink Blue and Purple! l/f