Begonia soli-mutata AGM
Description:
Native to northern Brazil, this rhizomatous geophyte grows in wet tropical habitats, reaching 0.5–1m tall. It thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained clay, loam or sandy soils. It has hairy, heart-shaped dark green leaves with lime-green veins and scarlet edges, and produces white to pink flowers from late winter through spring. Threatened in its natural range.
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