Poinsettia Quiz

What colors make poinsettias popular during the Christmas season?

• Blue and white

• Orange and black

• Red and green

• Yellow and purple

How is the word 'poinsettia' officially pronounced?

• Poinsetta

• Poinset

• Poinsettia

• Poinsetia

Where did poinsettias originally come from?

• Mexico and Central America

• India

• Brazil

• Spain

What did the Aztecs use poinsettias for?

• Building material

• Jewelry

• Food

• Medicine and dye

What do the red parts of a poinsettia represent?

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

What nickname is given to poinsettias due to their red leaves?

• Holiday Plant

• Red Star

• Christmas Flower

• Mexican Flame Leaf

Who introduced poinsettias to the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Christopher Columbus

• Joel Roberts Poinsett

In which decade were poinsettias brought to the United States?

• 1820s

• 2020s

• 1920s

• 1720s

Why should you not eat poinsettia leaves?

• They are too sweet

• They are poisonous

• They taste bad

• They are too spicy

What should you eat instead of poinsettia leaves if you want something red?

• Tomatoes

• Cherries

• Strawberries

• Ketchup