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Begonia decandra Pav. ex A.DC.

Corazón de Poeta · Begoniaceae

Begonia decandra, the native begonia or corazón de poeta, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, found only in Puerto Rico.

BegoniaceaeUS native
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About Corazón de Poeta

Begonia decandra, the native begonia or corazón de poeta, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, found only in Puerto Rico. An understory herb, its veins exude red sap when crushed.

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Native rangePuerto Rico
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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