PARA-123-Poinsettia

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Level 2 - concrete
Word: Poinsettia

Origin:
From the genus name (1836), Modern Latin, in recognition of Joel R. Poinsett (1779-1851), U.S. ambassador to Mexico, who is said to have brought the plant to the attention of botanists, + abstract noun ending -ia.

Definition:
A small Mexican shrub with large showy scarlet bracts surrounding the small yellow flowers, popular as a houseplant at Christmas.

Magic Status: 0 - Uninitiated

Wisdom Status: 0 - Unaware