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begonia

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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.

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Although most Begonia species are tropical or subtropical in origin, the Chinese species B. grandis is hardy to USDA hardiness zone 6 and is commonly known as the "hardy begonia". Source: Internet

Dirks exposes her life and loves through music—and this heartfelt openness is something that’ll keep making Begonia a name to watch out for. Source: Internet

Castlehill and Pittodrie community councillor Jonathan Smith, who is also chairman of the Aberdeen Community Council Forum, pointed to Operation Begonia, a scheme aimed at improving the lives of sex workers in the city. Source: Internet

The following begonia hybrids have gained the Royal Horticultural Society 's Award of Garden Merit :- Horticultural nomenclature Plum Paisley Begonias in a greenhouse. Source: Internet

Winter Begonia could find reference of use this herb in conjunctivitis and Himalaya website mentions that it lightens under eye skin. Source: Internet

The largest families are Begoniaceae (begonia family) with around 1500 species and Cucurbitaceae (gourd family) with around 900 species. Source: Internet

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