Christmas Poinsettias #1 is a photograph by Lingfai Leung which was uploaded on November 18th, 2014.
Christmas Poinsettias #1
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a culturally and commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family that is indigenous to... more
Title
Christmas Poinsettias #1
Artist
Lingfai Leung
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a culturally and commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family that is indigenous to Mexico and Central America. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who introduced the plant into the United States in 1825.
Euphorbia pulcherrima is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6 - 4 meters. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7 - 16 cm in length. The colored bracts - which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled - are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color
Featured in Groups:-
- ABC Group - M is For Merry Christmas, 12/15/2014
- 3 A Day AAA Images, 11/23/2014
- Appreciating Works From All Medium, 11/23/2014
- Macro Photography, 11/22/2014
- 3 A Day Waiting Room Art, 11/20/2014
- Beautiful Flowers, 11/19/2014
©2014 Lingfai Leung - All Rights Reserved
Uploaded
November 18th, 2014
More from Lingfai Leung
Comments (17)
Lingfai Leung
Thank you Stefon for the Home Page Feature in "Appreciating Works From All Medium". Much appreciated
Lingfai Leung
Thank you Pamela and Neal for the Home page feature in "3 A Day Waiting Room Art" and "Macro Photography". Much appreciated
Randy Rosenberger
It is with great pride and pleasure that I showcase this beautiful piece of your art work on the HOMEPAGE of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group site. I believe your works to be well composed, masterfully displayed, and a true joy to view. Thanks for sharing your talents with our members of WFS group and all members on FAA. Your excellence sets a standard to be proud of. LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis
Recently Viewed
