Joel Roberts Poinsett imported the popular decorative Christmas plants, poinsettias from this Central American country, where he worked as a US ambassador in the 19th century.
- Guatemala
- Mexico
- Costa Rica
- Panama
Answer
The correct answer is B) Mexico.
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