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MSC Trip to Belize 2002
Begoniaceae
Begonia fischeri Schrank
Belize
District: Cayo District
Caana Temple, Mayan 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 under side. Young leaves with abundant
red hairs on the under side. Pedicel long, hairy and bright dark pink. Male
flowers with white petals and bright yellow stamens. Female flowers with
white petals, pink at the base, with bright yellow stigmas. Bracts pinkish.
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN Fruits and wings green, pink when mature.
EDINBURGH
E00679366
| Silvia Perez Espona No. 23
24 Apr 2002
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