poin·set·tia 
/poɪnˈsɛtijə/ noun
plural poin·set·tias /poɪnˈsɛtijə/ noun [count] : a plant with large red, pink, or white leaves that look like petals — see color picture ◊Poinsettias are tropical plants but are often grown indoors in pots. Red poinsettias are especially popular at Christmastime.
