begonia

/bi'gounjə/

Thân thiện

A small begonia blooms in a terracotta pot on the sunny windowsill.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of flowering plant: "begonia" refers to any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Begonia, which are cultivated for their attractive, often glossy and asymmetrical leaves and their colorful flowers, which typically grow in clusters (cymes or racemes) at the ends of the stems.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She has a beautiful collection of begonias on her shaded patio.
  • The wax begonia is a popular choice for adding color to garden beds.
  • Begonias are known for their ability to thrive in indirect light.

Advanced Usage

• "Tuberous begonia": A specific type of begonia grown from a tuber, known for its large, showy flowers.
  • The tuberous begonias were the highlight of the flower show.
• "Rex begonia": A type prized primarily for its stunning, patterned foliage rather than its flowers.
  • The rex begonia's silver and purple leaves are its main attraction.

Variants and Related Words

• Begoniaceae (n): The botanical family to which begonias belong.
  • The Begoniaceae family contains over 2,000 different species.

Synonyms

• Flowering plant: A general term for plants that produce flowers.
• Ornamental plant: A plant grown for decorative purposes.

Related Phrases

• "Wax begonia": A common name for , known for its waxy leaves and continuous blooming.
  • Wax begonias are often used as annual bedding plants.
• "Angel-wing begonia": A common name for cane-type begonias with leaves shaped like angel wings.
  • The angel-wing begonia on the windowsill has grown quite tall.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes