B. 'Steve's Leaves Fraise Noire'

Winner of Best New Commercial Introduction at the American Begonia Society 2023 National Convention
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Fraise Noire' has large, olive green to black leaves that appear sheen and have a crinkled texture in higher amounts of light. The leaf margin is wavy and the backside of the leaf is red. The large flower clusters are bright pink that subtly fade to white at the base. The epithet "Fraise Noire" is French for "Black Strawberry" in reference to the dark leaves and contrasting bright pink flowers.

• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Cane-like
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Ryan Wilhelm
• Date of Origin: 2023