The Man Who Gave Us the Poinsettia
By Dianne L. Beetler The poinsettia, a popular Christmas gift and decoration, was unknown in the United States until almost two hundred years ago. It is believed that Joel Poinsett introduced the plant to the U.S. from Mexico. In 1825, Poinsett accepted appointment as the first U.S. minister to Mexico. During four turbulent years in that country, he spent […]
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