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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.

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