Begonia fagopyroides
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Description
A tropical herb from the Begoniaceae family, native to forested areas of Peru at elevations between 1600-2300 meters.
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Edible Uses
The rhizome and root are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows wild in the forested area, from 1600 to 2300 meters in Peru.
Where It Grows
Peru, South America,
Notes
There are 900-1,000-1,500 Begonia species.
References (2)
- GADE
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 15
