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Cultivar

B. ‘Mikado’

Photos

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Identity

Genus
Begonia
Name
B. ‘Mikado’
Originator
Shepherd
Date of Origin
1913
Place
California
Country
USA
Region
America
Plant Type
Rex Cultorum
Publication Reference
HE; B71 r201; A.B.Graf: Pictorial Cyclopedia of Exotic Plants Hardcover, 1978.
Article References
American Horticultural Society, October 1952, pg. 237-259; Concerning Rex Begonia, by B. Y. Morrison;
Photo References
Know Your Begonias, Jack Krempin, ®1993 by Jack Krempin, Krempin Books, Queensland Australia; Exotica - Pictorial Encyclopedia of Indoor plants; Begonias, Misono 1974: 125 (207);

Plant

Description
American Horticultural Society, October 1952, pg. 237-259; Concerning Rex Begonia, by B. Y. Morrison The following descriptions are recorded from observation notes made of the living collection during 1951-1952: Mikado. Leaves large. The general effect somewhat like Lavender Glow, but with creeping rhizome like the true Rex The red hairs on petioles and veins on back of leaf are a more brilliant hue. Center zone dark purplish green that follow major vein to form star-like pattern, main surface silver flushed lavender, border lavender with a few irregular small patches of deep green.

Lineage

Parents

No parentage recorded.

Descendants

No recorded descendants.

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