Begonia dichroa

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Read about Begonia dichroa in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Begonia dichroa, Sprague. A tall-growing species but often remaining dwarf, woody in lower parts, habit half-pendulous: sts. green in upper parts only: Lvs. large for so dwarf a plant, elliptic-ovate, 6-12 in. long, rich green, glabrous on both sides, occasionally toothed, prominently veined: seedling plants beautifully maculated with white when young but the spotting is entirely lost in the adult stage: infl. dense, short, hidden amongst the upper Lvs.; fls. large; males occasionally 2 in. diam., petals 4, rich brick-red; females smaller, ovaries brick-red shaded with white and prominently winged. Brazil. B.M. 8412.—A distinct and handsome species, useful as a basket-plant. 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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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