Basic Information Common Name: Leatherleaf Mahonia Scientific Name: Mahonia bealei Native Habitat: China History / Discovery / Cultivator Mahonia bealei, commonly known as Leatherleaf Mahonia, boasts a history deeply intertwined with the botanical explorations of the 19th century. The plant’s story begins in China, its native habitat, where i
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Nandina
Basic Information Common Name: Nandina Scientific Name: Nandina domestica Native Habitat: Eastern Asia (Japan, China) History / Discovery / Cultivator Nandina domestica, commonly known as Nandina or Heavenly Bamboo, is a captivating evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia, particularly Japan and China. Despite its common name suggesting a bamboo con
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Begonia Withlacoochee
Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Withlacoochee Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Withlacoochee’ Native Habitat: Hybrid, origin is cultivation. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Withlacoochee’ is a cultivar, meaning it’s a plant that has been selectively bred and maintained by humans for specific desirable traits.
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Begonia Wild Pony
Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Wild Pony Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Wild Pony’ Native Habitat: Hybrid (not found in the wild; origin is cultivation) History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Wild Pony’ is a captivating cultivar within the vast Begonia genus, prized for its distinctive foliage and relatively easy care.
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Begonia Harmony’s Fire Woman
Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Harmony’s Fire Woman Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Harmony’s Fire Woman’ Native Habitat: Hybrid, not native to a specific wild location. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Harmony’s Fire Woman’ is a captivating rex-cultorum begonia, prized for its vibrant and intric
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Begonia Northern Lights
Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Northern Lights Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Northern Lights’ Native Habitat: Hybrid cultivar, origin unclear, not found in a specific wild habitat. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Northern Lights’ is a captivating cultivar, part of the ever-expanding and diverse Begonia family.
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Begonia Voodoo
Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Voodoo Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Voodoo’ Native Habitat: Hybrid Origin History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Voodoo’ is a captivating cultivar within the vast and diverse Begonia genus. Unlike naturally occurring species with defined geographical origins, ‘Voodoo’ is a h
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Begonia Tweedle Dee
Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Tweedle Dee Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Tweedle Dee’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; parentage includes species from South America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Tweedle Dee’ is a hybrid begonia, meaning it doesn’t have a singular, identifiable “discovery” moment in
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Begonia Torch
Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Torch Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Torch’ Native Habitat: Hybrid (cultivar, not found in the wild). Parent species originate from tropical and subtropical regions. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Torch’ is a hybrid begonia, which means it’s a cultivated variety intentionall
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Begonia Tahitian Sunrise
Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Tahitian Sunrise Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Tahitian Sunrise’ Native Habitat: Hybrid cultivar, origin unknown but likely developed in a controlled environment (greenhouse or nursery). History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Tahitian Sunrise’ is a captivating hybrid begonia, cherished f