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Poinsettia (Cuetlaxóchitl) is a plant with an indelible cultural memory

December 13, 2025Blossoms, Christmas, Holiday Plants, poinsettia

Colorful holiday staple, a member of the spurge family, is native to Mexico and has roots in pre-Columbian times By Julio Estrada (This article originally appeared in the December 13, 2025 edition of The Union-Tribune) As a symbol of hope and resilience, the Cuetlaxóchitl, Flor de Nochebuena (Christmas Eve flower) or poinsettia, has traversed centuries; […]

Evergreens can be part of a sustainable holiday celebration

Here’s how to incorporate fragrant trees and boughs, long a symbol of life and hope, and still be a green consumer BY SKYE RESENDES (This article originally appeared in the December 10, 2022 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) The history of decorating the home with evergreen boughs and trees dates back thousands of years […]