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• Binomial Name : Euphorbia pulcherrima
  

• Kingdom : Plantae
  

• Order : Malpighiales
  

• Family : Euphorbiaceae
  

• Genus : Euphorbia
  

• Species : E. pulcherrima

1. Euphorbia pulcherrima commonly known as poisenttia is a species of flowering plant indigenous to Mexico.
2. It is a shrubs or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6 to 4 meter.
3. The colored bracts which are most open flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white or marbled are actually leaves.
4. The colors come from fotoperiodism meaning that they require darkness for 12 hours at a time to change color.