Begonia masoniana (Iron Cross Begonia): Identifying Characteristics & Cultivation
Botanical Classification Begonia masoniana, commonly known as the Iron Cross Begonia, is a member of the Begoniaceae family, which includes over 2,000 species within the genus Begonia. This species is a rhizomatous perennial, characterized by its underground, creeping rhizomes that store nutrients. Named after Maurice Mason, a British plant collector who introduced it to cultivation, … Read more