Poinsettias are mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing skin irritation from the plant's sap or stomach upset if ingested. Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death greatly ...

For many people across the UK, it's not a proper Christmas without a poinsettia to brighten up the house. Originating in South America and parts of Africa, the plants are a fixture on supermarket ...

As a symbol of hope and resilience, the Cuetlaxóchitl, Flor de Nochebuena (Christmas Eve flower) or poinsettia, has traversed centuries; its story is woven with myths, legends, and history. From ...

Even before the air takes a chill, holiday decorations begin appearing in window displays, at markets, and on front porches. One of the most popular decorative plants this time of year is the ...

It’s not Christmas without poinsettias. These festive flowers, which originated in Mexico, have been popular for decades as festive decor, and they're available in all colours of the rainbow – from ...

Many find it a battle to keep their poinsettia thriving throughout the festive season. As the holiday season kicks into high gear, a lot of people choose to replace their regular houseplants or ...

Colorado State University’s annual sale of student-grown poinsettias will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the CSU Horticulture Center, 1707 Centre Ave. This year’s sale will feature 1,200 ...

Samples taken from the asteroid Bennu are continuing to shed light on the origins of the solar system. Scientists have been studying the samples since NASA's Osiris-REx spacecraft carried them back to ...

The prehistoric birch tar found in Estonia contained traces of saliva that were analysed by genetics experts A piece of stone age “gum” chewed by a teenage girl 10,500 years ago has been discovered by ...

Poinsettias are one of the most popular winter plants in the UK, famed for their showy display of red leaves. While they are treated more like a bunch of fresh flowers and thrown out in the new year, ...

Swallowing a piece of gum is usually harmless. While your digestive system can't break down the gum's chewy base, the common belief that swallowed gum stays in your system for seven years is just a ...