Poinsettia Quiz: Trivia Questions and Answers
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This flower is mostly known for its association with Christmas time. What do you know about this plant?
The Poinsettia Quiz contains 10 multiple choice trivia questions with answers about this beautiful red Christmas flower.
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1. What is the scientific name of the poinsettia?
Euphorbia pulcherrima
2. Poinsettia is also known as:
The Christmas Star
3. Where is the poinsettia indigenous to?
Mexico
4. Who introduced the poinsettia to the US?
Joel Roberts Poinsett
5. The poinsettia is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of:
0.6-4 meters
6. The Aztecs used the poinsettia to produce red dye and as an antipyretic medication. What is an antipyretic?
A substance that reduce fever
7. When did the poinsettia's association with Christmas begin?
16th century
8. What percentage of the worldwide poinsettia market is served by the Ecke family's business?
50%
9. Which of the following is not a fungal disease of poinsettias?
Crown gall
10. What bacteria is responsible for causing greasy center on poinsettias?
Pseudomonas viridiflava