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Plants of Christmas Traditions Across Cultures
National Wildlife magazine notes holly mistletoe and poinsettias have long festive roots. Romans used holly to ward off evil, England linked mistletoe to protection, and American deserts welcomed holly and mistletoe decor. Poinsettias spread from Mexico to the United States via Joel Roberts Poinsett in Greenville, South Carolina.
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National Wildlife Magazine
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