Begonias of Thailand offers a captivating exploration into the diverse world of begonias thriving within Thailand's borders. Known locally as Som kung or dat (ส้มกุ้งหรือดาด), these begonias are integral to Thailand's botanical landscape, with over 60 native species enriching the nation's flora of which 60 species are covered in this book. Globally, there are over 2000 known species, making the Thai varieties a significant subset of this botanical treasure trove. (Botany)