Begoniaceae Magnoliopsida Magnoliophyta Plantae

This family of perennial plants with watery stems comprises 5 genera and 900 species. The leaves are mostly large and asymmetrical with one side larger than the other, and often vividly colored. The flower stems grow from the leaf axils and often have much-branched inflorescences with separate male and female flowers. Begonias are much cultivated for their showy flowers.

• Begoniaceae - Botanical description of this family of plants with asymmetric leaves, with technical drawings of Begonia.

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