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\"Poinsettia<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I still have a few new Christmas games to post this season, including today’s Poinsettia Trivia Quiz<\/a>. If I’d really been on the ball, I would’ve shared this one 10 days ago, since December 12 is National Poinsettia Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The subject matter for this Christmas game is admittedly a bit niche, but the bright blooms are so popular this time of year, I couldn’t help myself. This would be a fun activity for a garden club party or a homeschool botany class. Or for anybody else who enjoys learning new things and is ready for a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poinsettia Trivia Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. How many varieties of poinsettias are in existence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. between 30-40<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. over 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. nearly 2000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2. What is the most colorful part of the poinsettia called?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. a blossom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. a bracht<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. a floret<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. a crown<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      3. Poinsettias get their name from…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. a former US ambassador to Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. derivative of Latin meaning “bright”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. the daughter of a botanist<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. all of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        4. In the wild, how big can poinsettias grow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. 2-3 ft high<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. 6-8 ft high<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. 10-15 ft high <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. over 30 ft<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          5. Properly caring for potted poinsettias entails each of the following EXCEPT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. 65-75 degree room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. bright but indirect sunlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. 12-14 hours\/night of total darkness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. daily water so soil stays moist<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            6. Approximately what percentage of all potted plants sold are poinsettias?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. 10%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. 20%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. 30%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. 50%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              7. Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous. Studies show that, to get seriously ill, a child would have to ingest about how many poinsettia leaves?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. 250<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. 500<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. 1000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                8. Poinsettia leaves do contain a common substance some skin types may find irritating. What is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. capsaicin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. formaldehyde<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. ragweed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. latex<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  9. Poinsettias are produced commercially in all 50 states. Which state grows the most poinsettia plants, at nearly 7 million pots annually?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. California<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. South Carolina<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Florida<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Georgia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    10. What is the legend of Pepita?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. A medicine woman used poinsettia plant to heal famous Aztec warrior<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. A poor Mexican girl gave weeds to Jesus which miraculously turned red<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. A Spanish nun used poinsettias to dye red cloth for Christmas tree skirt<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      To print multiple copies of this quiz (so you can take it together with family or friends), simply click on the image or button below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \"Poinsettia<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                      click to print Poinsettia Trivia Quiz <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      click to print Poinsettia Quiz Answers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      Want more Christmas printables?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      Then click on the link below to download\u00a012 of my newest Christmas party games<\/a>\u00a0(with answer keys) in a special collection. Download them all in a single click!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n