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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Some begonias are annuals, others perennials so always read the care tags but all prefer full to partial shade.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
In one grouping, big-leaf elephant ears, specimen begonias, and amaryllises (whose deep green foliage looks great even without flowers) mingle with outdoor plants like Hakone grass, coral bells, and ferns.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
Consider growing summer-blooming bulbs, corms, and tubers, including agapanthus, begonias, caladiums, calla lilies, canna lilies, dahlias, daylilies, gladiolus, iris, lilies and watsonias.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Tuberous begonias have show-stopping flowers and are winter-hardy in Zones 9-11.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
In one grouping, big-leaf elephant ears, specimen begonias, and amaryllises (whose deep green foliage looks great even without flowers) mingle with outdoor plants like Hakone grass, coral bells, and ferns.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
Consider growing summer-blooming bulbs, corms, and tubers, including agapanthus, begonias, caladiums, calla lilies, canna lilies, dahlias, daylilies, gladiolus, iris, lilies and watsonias.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Tuberous begonias have show-stopping flowers and are winter-hardy in Zones 9-11.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Begonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/begonia. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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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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