hybrid tuberous begonia

Thân thiện

A gardener plants a hybrid tuberous begonia in a terracotta pot.

Definition

Noun: - A cultivated flowering plant belonging to the genus Begonia, characterized by a thickened, fleshy underground stem (tuber) that serves as a storage organ and by showy, often multicolored flowers. It is the result of extensive cross-breeding between different begonia species to combine desirable traits.

Usage

• This term specifically refers to the horticultural variety or cultivar, not a naturally occurring species. It is used in gardening, botany, and horticultural commerce.
• Example: "The garden's centerpiece was a stunning display of hybrid tuberous begonias in shades of orange, pink, and yellow."
• Example: "For consistent blooms, hybrid tuberous begonias require a period of dormancy after flowering."

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related concepts.
  • Example: "She is an expert in hybrid tuberous begonia cultivation."

Variants and Related Words

• Tuberous begonia: A broader category that includes both species and hybrid varieties with tuberous roots.
• Begonia × tuberhybrida: A common scientific group name used in horticulture for many of these hybrids.

Synonyms

• Cultivated tuberous begonia (less common, but descriptive).

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of numerous hybrid begonias having tuberous roots and variously colored flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• begonia tuberhybrida