The mention of Begonia dates back to the Tang Dynasty in “Hundred Flowers”. The term “Sea” implies it’s a foreign plant and not native. Hence, Begonia is an imported species. Initially, “Tang” only bloomed flowers but didn’t bear fruit. However, it eventually transformed into a woody plant with attractive flowers and inedible fruits.
As time went by, the begonia plant gained increasing admiration and adoration. During the Song Dynasty in China, it became a customary ornamental tree and various types of begonias were cultivated through horticulture.
