It is that time of year, and Sherman Library & Gardens has decorated with lovely Poinsettias. ✨Did you know the red-leafed plant was introduced to the United States by botanist and statesman Joel Poinsett (1779-1851), who, as the first U.S. Minister to Mexico, found the plant while serving. Joel is most famous for his namesake holiday plant. #poinsettias #fireplant 🌿Explore the garden and enjoy the poinsettias this holiday season. . . . . . #shermangardens #poinsettiasforchristmas #shermanlibraryandgardens #hulticulturaloasis #paintedleaf #botanicalgarden #visitcoronadelmar #visitnewportbeach #southerncalifornia