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Meaning of begonia
A type of flowering plant
Etymology of begonia
The word "begonia" is derived from the name of Michel Bégon, a 17th-century French governor of Haiti, who was a patron of botany
The term was first used in the 18th century to describe the plant genus, which was discovered in the Americas
Synonyms
geranium
petunia
impatiens
fuchsia
azalea
rhododendron
hydrangea
hibiscus
begonias
coleus
cyclamen
gloxinia
pelargonium
bougainvillea
bromeliad
orchid
anthurium
philodendron
fern
peace lily
dracaena
spider plant
english ivy
wandering jew
creeping jenny
sweet flag
parlor palm
areca palm
boston fern
rubber plant
snake plant
aloe
agave
echeveria
crassula
sedum
kalanchoe
succulent
cactus
Definitions
- A genus of plants native to tropical and subtropical regions, having showy flowers and often grown as ornamentals
- * Any of several varieties of begonia plants, often used in gardening and horticulture
Usage Examples
- The begonia plant on the windowsill has beautiful white flowers
- * Begonias are popular houseplants due to their low maintenance and attractive foliage
- * The garden center had a wide variety of begonias, including some rare species