Herbarium catalogue

HERB. HORT. EDINB. L lhnstunnalintu lis ico Sy RR WS 10 copyright reserved v4 MSC Trip to Belize 2002 Begoniaceae Begonia fischeri Schrank Belize District: Cayo District Caana Temple, Maya site of Caracol, Chiquibul Forest Reserve Mayan ruins, rainforest. Herb. Stem short, woody-like with scars of older leaves. Leaves waxy on the upper side, paler green on the underside. Young leaves with red hairs on the under side. Pedicel of the inflorescence long, bright dark pink and hairy. Male flowers with white petals and bright yellow stamens. Female flowers with white petals, pinkish at the base, and with bright yellow stigmas. Fruits and wings greenish and when mature pink. Silvia Perez Espona.No. 21 | 24 Apr 2002 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00679363