Namely, 30

NAMELY

eponyms (EP-uh-nimz)

words based on or derived from a person's name.

First Known Use: mid-19^th century

“What’s in a Name?”

Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, 2.2­­

30: poinsettia: a Mexican plant with specialized bright red leaves called “bracts” surrounding small yellow flowers; it is a popular houseplant at Christmas (from Joel A. Poinsett, 1779–1851, American botanist and diplomat who found the flower in Mexico; first known use of word, 1836)

So Christmas comes but once a year—

And the poinsettia, as well.

It seems that plant is always near—

Those red leaves help the plant to sell.

But it is not my favorite plant—

I really can’t explain just why.

My interest in it? Kind of scant.

(I’m sounding somewhat like a guy?)