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Poinsettia
Shrub

Poinsettia

Euphorbia pulcherrima

"Lal Pata (লাল পাতা)"

Quick Facts

Poinsettia

Euphorbia pulcherrima

Shrub
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Growing Area
Widely cultivated in gardens and nurseries across Bangladesh
Habitat
Gardens, parks, nurseries
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Planting Time
September–October
Use Value
Ornamental, decorative plant; latex used cautiously in traditional medicine
Tags
ornamentalwinter bloomred bractsgarden

Bloom Months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

About

A popular ornamental shrub with striking red bracts (often mistaken for petals) surrounding small yellow flowers. Known as Lal Pata (red leaf) in Bangladesh, it is widely grown for its vivid winter colour. Photographed in Bangladesh in January 2025.

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© A. Davey from Where I Live Now: Pacific Northwest, FrPFe, Frank Vincentz, Manojk, Maria Gracia Quintero, Unknown authorUnknown author

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