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A genus of plants, mostly of tropical America, many species of which are grown as ornamental plants. The leaves are curiously one-sided, and often exhibit brilliant colors.

A genus of plants, mostly of tropical America, many species of which are grown as ornamental plants. The leaves are curiously one-sided, and often exhibit brilliant colors.

An interesting genus of plants common in our gardens.

The Begonia grandiflo'ra and B. tomento'sa have astringent roots, which are used in Peru in cases of hemorrhage, scurvy, low fevers, &c.