wax begonia

Thân thiện

A gardener plants a wax begonia in a sunny flower bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of ornamental plant: A hybrid begonia with fibrous roots, characterized by its broad, ovate leaves that range in color from green to bronze-red, and its small clusters of white, pink, or red flowers. It is commonly used in gardens for decorative bedding.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The city park is filled with colorful wax begonias this summer.
  • She planted wax begonias along the border of the walkway for a splash of constant color.
  • Compared to tuberous begonias, the wax begonia is known for its continuous blooming.

Advanced Usage

• As a mass noun for a group: The term can refer to a collection or display of these plants.
  • A sea of red wax begonia stretched across the public square.

Variants and Related Words

• Begonia semperflorens: The scientific or botanical name for the wax begonia.
• Fibrous begonia: Another common name for this type of begonia, referring to its root structure.
• Bedding plant: A category of plants, which includes the wax begonia, used for temporary seasonal display in gardens.

Synonyms

• Begonia semperflorens (scientific name)

Học thuật

Noun

1. hybrid fibrous-rooted begonia having broad-ovate green to bronze-red leaves and small clusters of white or pink or red flowers; widely used as a bedding plant

Từ đồng nghĩa

• begonia semperflorens