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HERB. HORT. EDINB. xo] oO => — co) 7) oO = oe on oD = 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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