B. u615

Begonia U615 or B. sp. Arteaga is a striking unidentified species with robust annual growth from a subterranean tuber. The plant is glabrous (no hairs) and the leaves are quite large (10" across or more) and rubbery. This species is especially notable for its inflorescence with pedicels, bracts and flowers all white and turning a light pink as they age. Flowers appear in summer. As with other plants of western Mexico, this geophytic begonia is dormant winter-spring and requires a dry rest period. In growth it enjoys warm to intermediate conditions and light shade. Originally collected in Mexico in the state of Michoacán, near Arteaga, in tropical deciduous forest at ca. 3000 ft elevation.

• Classification: Unknown
• Plant Type: Tuberous
• Origin: America, Mexico
• Date of Origin: 2011