wild Argentinian begonia

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Todd_Boland St. John's, NL(Zone 5b) Nov 22, 2005

I photographed this begonia in Calilegua National park in NW Argentina. Some were actually epiphytic but most grow on the ground in mossy embankments. The flowers are quite narrow and were being visited by hummingbirds in the area. Any ideas?

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begoniacrazii Northern California, CA(Zone 9a) Nov 22, 2005

looks like b. boliviensis but I'll have to go look in my book to be sure.

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begoniacrazii Northern California, CA(Zone 9a) Nov 22, 2005

here's the link
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/90759/

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Todd_Boland St. John's, NL(Zone 5b) Nov 22, 2005

Certainly looks the same. It was photographed about 100 miles from the Bolivian border so it was not out of place. Thanks!

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flowerjunkie Hot Springs, AR(Zone 7b) Nov 23, 2005

WOW!

That is beautiful! The leaves seem longer in the Todd_Boland photo. Do they get longer with age? This one is going on my wish list.

Thanks for sharing.

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