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Compiled by Robert Freedman

BEGONIACEAE

Begonia fagoproides, DC. Peru (Vilcanota Valley): rhizome used. Plant is herbaceous, growing wild in the forested area, from 1600 to 2300 meters. Vernacular name - Quechua: Anchan karay. Ref. GADE.


Last update Thursday, January 22, 1998 by aw