Every holiday season, garden centers are flooded with requests for poinsettias. Time and time again, these traditional holiday favorites pop up on shelves and into customers’ baskets, destined for winter home décor or to provide as a gift. While popular, how much do you know about these abundant holiday plants? Check out some of the fun facts below, rounded up by the University of Florida IFAS Extension:
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