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Poinsettia

Euphorbia pulcherrima

Family Euphorbiaceae
Genus Euphorbia
Species pulcherrima

Also known as

Christmas star

A seasonal glasshouse ornamental grown for its coloured bracts. Whitefly, sciarid flies, mealybugs and spider mites can affect production.

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