tuberous begonia
Noun: A type of flowering plant belonging to the genus Begonia, characterized by having a large, fleshy, underground storage organ called a tuber. This tuber allows the plant to survive dormant periods and regrow. Tuberous begonias are primarily cultivated for their large, often brilliantly colored and sometimes ruffled flowers, which can resemble roses or camellias. They are typically grown as annuals in gardens or in containers and often require specific conditions, such as partial shade and well-drained soil.
The term "tuberous begonia" is used to specifically identify and categorize begonias that grow from tubers, distinguishing them from other types like fibrous-rooted or rhizomatous begonias. It is commonly used in horticulture, gardening, and botany.
- Noun:
- The garden display was stunning, featuring a vibrant border of pink and yellow tuberous begonias.
- To propagate a tuberous begonia, you can divide the tuber in the spring before new growth appears.
- Unlike wax begonias, tuberous begonias often go dormant in the winter.
- Horticultural Classification: In botanical and gardening contexts, "tuberous begonia" often refers to hybrids and cultivars derived primarily from species like .
- The 'Non-Stop' series is a popular group of F1 hybrid tuberous begonias known for their continuous bloom.
- Begonia (noun): The broader genus of plants to which tuberous begonias belong.
- Tuber (noun): The thickened, underground part of the stem that is characteristic of these plants.
- Tuberous-rooted begonia (noun): A less common variant term with the same meaning.
- Tuberous-rooted begonia: A direct synonym.
- Hybrid tuberous begonia: Often used to specify cultivated varieties.
- Tuberous begonia tubers: Refers specifically to the planting stock or dormant storage organs of the plant.
- I ordered a collection of tuberous begonia tubers to plant in my hanging baskets.
- Tuberous begonia care: A common phrase in gardening guides referring to the specific cultivation requirements for these plants.
- any of numerous begonias having large tuberous roots