Begonia barkeri

Family: Begoniaceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems reach 60 cm tall. The leaves are broadly oval and pointed. The leaves are bright green and cupped and have shallow lobes. The leaves are 15 cm long by 12-20 cm wide. The flowers are pinkish white. They are on stalks 30 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It is best in shade. They grow in cloud forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico

How it is used for food

The leaf stalks are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Leaf stalks

How it is grown

It can be grown by seed. It can be grown by cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Mazatxocoyolli

Synonyms

Begonia brongniartii Lem.; and several others