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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Many miniature or compact species of orchids, bromeliads, ferns, begonias, and aroids are epiphytes and can thrive in terrariums. —

Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024 The house is at its greenest, with the plants in the front and back gardens—corn, coffee, bananas, begonias—all taken from the novel. —

Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024 Coral bells, foamy bells, begonias, and sedums are just a few plants that Terra Nova Nurseries recommends if the ruby red Behr Color of the Year Rumors catches your eye. —

Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024 Geraniums, coleus, and begonias are easy to root, plant in a smaller container, and grow to head outside next spring. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for begonia