Habit, Capsule, and Flower of Begonia Maculata

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Description

Begonia maculate is a spotted, woody shrub. The under side of the leaves are bright crimson, the upper side is green with numerous round spots of silvery white. The flowers range in color from white to coral-red. The capsule has one long, narrow wing.

Keywords

begonia maculate, capsule, flower, habit, woody shrub

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Source:

Nicholson, George The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening, Div. VI (London, England: L. Upcott Gill, 1884)