begonia
noun
be·go·nia
bi-ˈgō-nyə 
: any of a large genus (Begonia of the family Begoniaceae, the begonia family) of tropical or subtropical herbs and shrubs that have asymmetrical leaves and are widely cultivated as ornamentals
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Walk through the grounds and find bromeliads, begonias, hibiscus, and more.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
Vendors will be selling orchids, carnivorous plants, bromeliads, cacti, cycads, palms, epiphyllum, tillandsia, terrarium plants, begonias and tree ferns.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Coleus, begonias and upright fuchsias are other choices.
—Suzanne S. Brown, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Usually grown as annuals, begonias can become perennial in Zones 10 and 11.
—Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
Vendors will be selling orchids, carnivorous plants, bromeliads, cacti, cycads, palms, epiphyllum, tillandsia, terrarium plants, begonias and tree ferns.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Coleus, begonias and upright fuchsias are other choices.
—Suzanne S. Brown, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Usually grown as annuals, begonias can become perennial in Zones 10 and 11.
—Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024
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begonia
noun
be·go·nia
bi-ˈgō-nyə
: any of a large genus of tropical herbs often grown for their colorful leaves and bright waxy flowers
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