Begonia

Monday November 9, 2015

Fort Worth Botanic Garden has achieved Plant Collections Network accreditation for its Begonia family (Begoniaceae) collection. Comprised of 1,001 taxa, including 718 cultivars, it is the largest public collection of its kind in the United States. The Botanic Garden, which operates within the city’s park system, has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to showcasing the diversity of begonias. The Fort Worth Botanical Society provides additional ongoing support for this collection.

Institutions

  • Fort Worth Botanic Garden
    Fort Worth Botanic Garden