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词汇 poinsettia
释义 poinsettia
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌpɔɪnˈset.i.ə/ us /ˌpɔɪnˈset̬.i.ə/
a tropical plant with groups of bright red leaves that look like flowers一品红,猩猩木
 
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poinsettia | American Dictionary


poinsettia
noun[ C ]
us/ˌpɔɪnˈset̬·i·ə, -ˈset̬·ə/
a Central American plant with groups of bright red leaves that look like flowers

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This resulted in significantly lower mortality of whitefly following exposure to entomopathogenic nematodes on poinsettia than on the other plants tested (including cucumber and chrysanthemum).
It has been successfully used in bedding plant production, potted plants, and poinsettia stock plants.
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This misconception was spread by a 1919 urban legend of a two-year-old child dying after consuming a poinsettia leaf.
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Certain cultivars of azalea, poinsettia, begonia, impatiens, ferns, palms and succulents may also be sensitive.
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A poinsettia left to grow on its own will naturally take an open, somewhat weedy look.
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They produced a fuller, more compact plant by grafting two varieties of poinsettia together.
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The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators.
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Fertilize the poinsettia if you keep it past the holiday season.
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Unwrap your poinsettia carefully and place in indirect light.
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Poinsettia is often claimed to be toxic but this is untrue.
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Such symptoms are actually useful in the commercial production of poinsettia.
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In some areas, the mountains are covered with shrubs such as pyracantha, jasmine, poinsettia, and a varied assortment of evergreens.
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While the sap and latex of many plants of the spurge genus are indeed toxic, the poinsettia's toxicity is relatively mild.
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With care, the poinsettia can be induced to reflower after the initial display seen when purchased.
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Keep poinsettias away from warm or cold drafts from radiators, air registers or open doors and windows.
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