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begonia

[ bih-gohn-yuh, -goh-nee-uh ]

noun

  1. any tropical plant belonging to the genus Begonia, including species cultivated for the handsome, succulent leaves and waxy flowers.


begonia

/ ɪˈɡəʊə /

noun

  1. any plant of the genus Begonia , of warm and tropical regions, widely cultivated for their ornamental leaves and waxy flowers: family Begoniaceae
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of begonia1

< New Latin (Linnaeus), named after Michel éDz (1638–1710), French patron of science; -ia
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of begonia1

C18: New Latin, named after Michel éDz (1638–1710), French patron of science
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My bouquet was of three waxy begonias, pink to match my dress, which is right for my coloring.

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If you’re ready for a break from the usual begonias and impatiens, try a few of these flamboyant annuals and tender perennials: ● Petunia integrifolia: A cascading petunia with little violet flowers.

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Department of Agriculture figures show that wholesale revenue for the flowers last year topped $50.6 million, putting them just behind begonias and pansies.

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Surely I could find some monsteras, begonias and birds of paradise in sunny California.

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But did you know that the juicy stems and colorful blossoms of tuberous begonias have a lemonlike flavor?

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