Begonia metallica

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Read about Begonia metallica in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Begonia metallica, G. Smith. Hairy: sts. perennial, succulent, 4 ft. high, branched: Lvs. obliquely cordate, lobed and serrated, 3-6 in. long, upper surface green, shaded with a dark metallic color: fls. blush-white, under side of petals clothed with red bristly hairs. There are a number of varieties, e. g., var. variegata, var. velutina, var. cyprea, but they do not differ much from the original. Bahia. R.H. 1844:218 (as B. velutina). G.C. II. 5:397.—A very attractive 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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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