Begonia rex Putz. ex K.Koch (R)
Description:
Rhizomatous Begonia native to Assam, India, valued primarily for its highly ornamental foliage. The leaves are asymmetrical and broadly ovate, often with pointed tips and irregularly toothed or lobed margins. Natural plants are typically green and silvery, while cultivated forms have given rise to the extensive Rex-cultorum group, displaying an exceptional range of colours and patterns. Small pinkish flowers are produced above the foliage.
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