Definition of begonia
: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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In part-shade, plant caladium, impatiens, begonia, torenia and coleus.
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As night-time temperatures stay consistently above 50 degrees, plant geraniums, petunias, marigolds, begonias, impatiens, calibrachoa, cleome and other happy annuals. •
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Then pick some of the shorter growing but colorful plants including angelonia, begonias, crossandra, impatiens, marigolds, pentas, salvia, torenia and zinnias for the summer months.
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Over in the greenhouse, Parker acted as the lone guide, solemnly explaining the development stages, differences and uses of begonias and other plants to anyone showing an interest.
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So did the vincas, snapdragons, kangaroo paws, salvia, sweet alyssum, begonias, primroses and false heather.
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Roanoke Take in the bustle of The Loop on the 20-seat sidewalk space, which is decorated with copper planters filled with begonias, Japanese grass and other plants.
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Plants for sale include flowers such as zinnias, petunias, wave petunias, marigolds, celosia, coleus, snapdragons, salvia, spiderwort, geraniums, impatiens and begonias.
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May 11 American Begonia Society, Orange County branch: The meeting features a speaker each month giving tips on growing begonias and companion plants.
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Origin and Etymology of begonia
New Latin, from Michel Bégon †1710 French governor of Santo Domingo
BEGONIA Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of begonia for English Language Learners
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: a tropical plant that has shiny leaves and bright flowers
BEGONIA Defined for Kids
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Definition of begonia for Students
:a plant with a juicy stem, ornamental leaves, and bright waxy flowers
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