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Here we highlight products at Living Science that you may not know about, or you may have seen on the product list, but you may wonder why we would carry this and for what purpose?
"Begonias" - What is this, and why do we provide this item for our schools?
"Begonias" - What is this, and why do we provide this item for our schools?
This month's spotlight is on "Begonias".Â
Begonias are a type of flowering plant that belongs to the family of Begoniaceae. It is closely related to melons, cucumbers and pumpkins. Begonia grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It also grows well in partially shaded areas.
Begonias are used in the classroom to teach students about botany, which is also called plant science.
Begonia Facts:
Begonia Facts:
They can grow from 8 inches to 2 feet in height, depending on the species.
They have succulent stem, designed for storing water, which is used during the dry periods of the year.
Begonia is often cultivated because of its dense ornamental foliage (it's pretty). It develops large, asymmetric leaves.
Begonia is a monoecious plant, which means that one plant develops individual male and female flowers.
It produces dry fruit known as winged capsule. It splits lengthwise to release numerous miniature seed, which is so small it resembles dust.
Begonia can be propagated via seeds, leaf- and stem-cuttings or via tuberous root.
Besides in decorative purposes, they were used for the polishing of swords in the past.
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