Begonia fair lady
Begonia semperflorens
Family: Begoniaceae
What it is like
A small herb. The leaves are round and glossy. They have red tinges along the midrib. The flowers are white or pink.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Brazil (country/location of origin), India, Indochina, Madagascar, SE Asia, South America, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten like a sorrel.
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Thuhaiduong truongxuan