Begonia shepherdii
Description:
An old horticultural hybrid believed to have been derived from Begonia dregei. Although its exact origins remain uncertain, it is prized for its swollen, caudex-like stem, maple-shaped silver-spotted leaves and delicate white flowers, making it a favourite among collectors of unusual begonias.
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