Begonia coccinea

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Read about Begonia coccinea in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Begonia coccinea, Hook. (B. rubra, Hort. B. maculata, var. corallina, Hort.). Fig. 527. Smooth: sts. tall, succulent: Lvs. on short petioles, obliquely oblong, angular, with wavy red margins, 4-6 in. long: fls. deep coral-red; males ½ in. across, with 4 unequal petals; females more attractive, owing to the length and rich color of the ovary, which has 3 small subequal wings. Brazil. B.M. 3990.—The fls. are very persistent and exceedingly ornamental, especially when planted out. Thrives well in a warm airy greenhouse. One of the most attractive and best-known members of the genus. It has been largely used by the hybridist, the well-known President Carnot being one of its offspring. Intro, from the Organ Mts. of Brazil by William Lobb in 1841. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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