Begonia squarrosa
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Description
A tropical herb in the Begoniaceae family, one of over 900 Begonia species.
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Edible Uses
The stalks are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, North America,
Notes
There are 900-1,000-1,500 Begonia species.
References (2)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 2972
- Vidensk. Meddel. Dansk Naturhist. Foren. Kjobenhavn 1852:7. 1853
