Hillebrandia sandwicensis

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Begoniaceae

  • pumpkins and gourds
    In Cucurbitales: Begoniaceae

    The excluded species is Hillebrandia sandwicensis, which is restricted to Hawaii. The family often has leaves in two ranks; the base of the blades is asymmetrical, and there are well-developed teeth and stipules. The plants have both male and female flowers in the same flowering unit (inflorescence). Begonia has…

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