Begonia Flower Description. Wax begonias have succulent stems. Many are variegated in shades of green red pink purple silver and brown.
These plants reach heights of 15 to 24cm and come in a range of colours including white pinks and reds. Is applied to a group of cultivated begonia hybrids that have the wild Begonia rex species as one of the genetic parents. Begoniaceae is a large flowering plant family the new Latin name of which honors Michael Begon 1638-1710 governor of French Canada with about 1500 different species and hundreds of hybrids.
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Color and characteristics of popular types. Also known as cane begonia this type has long stems with joints. Wax begonias have succulent stems. A pink begonia also symbolizes love and romance.