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Begonia baviensis
Family: Begoniaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is erect and has an underground stem or rhizome. It grows 50 cm tall. There are leaves at the base and on the stem. The leaf stalk is 4-7 cm long. It has rusty hairs. The blade is almost round but unequal on opposite sides. It is 15-20 cm long by 12-24 cm wide. There are teeth on the edge toward the tip.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in shaded moist places along streams between 400-500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, leaf stalk