| Bolivian Begonia |
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| File size | 316618 |
| Original date | 6/9/16 11:20 AM |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1920 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 4.4mm |
| Exposure time | 1/100s |
| Aperture | 4.0 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Panasonic |
| Camera model | DMC-TZ10 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Begonia boliviensis Family: Begoniaceae (Begonia family)
Synonyms: Begonia argentinensis
Synonyms: Begonia argentinensis
Bolivian Begonia is a very beautiful plant with
drooping scarlet flowers. It was discovered in the Andes mountains in
Bolivia, and introduced into gardening. Mature plants can grow up to 2
ft tall with an equal spread and will take on a gently arching habit.
The leaves are lanceshaped to slightly oblique-ovate in shape, can
reach 12 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. The crimson-orange, pendant flowers
are held in loose, leaf-axil clusters of two or three flowers. Male
flowers will reach around 5 cm long and female flowers will reach
around 2.5 cm long. Bolivian Begonia is native to S. Central & S.
Bolivia to NW. Argentina.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in cultivation in Gangtok, Sikkim. |
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