Poinsettia Flashcard

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What is Botany?

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The study of plants and everything related to them.

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Where was Joel Poinsett from?

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Greenville, SC

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True/False. Poinsett owned a plantation where he had a greenhouse.

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True

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Mexico was experiencing political problems during this time. True/False

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True

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While on a walk in Mexico, Poinsett found a tall bush with bright red _______________

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blossoms

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Which statement below is correct? Options: Poinsett ripped up the bush and sent it back to Greenville. , Poinsett cut down all of the flowers and shipped them to England for Christmas. , Poinsett left all the flowers intact because he respected nature. , Poinsett was not a plant guy so ignored any pretty things in Mexico.

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Poinsett ripped up the bush and sent it back to Greenville.

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How did the red flowers do in Greenville?

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They flourished and grew beautifully.

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The poinsettia was nicknamed after Joel Poinsett. You see it a lot during ____________________________________ time.

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Christmas

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What is the name of the Mexican girl who is part of the legend of the Poinsettia?

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Pepita