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Mon, Oct 29, 12 at 16:40
| My Begonia "Caravan" has sprouted a new leaf, so soft and velvety. Love those velvety leaves and "hairy" stems!...which makes me wonder, what is the purpose of the "hair" on the stems and leaves? Some varieties seem to have much more hair than others. |
Follow-Up Postings:
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- Posted by woebegonia MT (My Page) on Tue, Oct 30, 12 at 9:13
| I think one theory is the hairs protect the leaves from sunburn and hold moisture. |
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- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Tue, Oct 30, 12 at 9:38
| That's a good-looking leaf! |
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