Paint Leaf (Noun)
Meaning
Showy poinsettia found from the southern United States to Peru.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Wild poinsettias often develop brilliant paint_leaf colors on the bracts surrounding the inconspicuous flowers.
- Poinsettia cultivars usually have the most vibrant paint_leaf colors as part of their market appeal.
- Some gardeners use the poinsettia's paint_leaf to create aesthetically pleasing arrangements for the winter holiday season.
- They are prized commercially for their showy paint_leaf, which can become discolored at low temperatures.
- The showy paint_leaf, often mistaken for the flower, actually serves as a means to attract pollinators.