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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To the begonia collectors out there, Begona Black Velvet, with large leaves that could have fallen from a maple tree, is worth a careful look.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
If there is any green in the stems there is hope the begonia can continue growth from those shoots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Deer and rabbits tend to avoid begonias, particularly wax begonias or those with fuzzy leaves and stems.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Artists used everything from traditional fishbowl terrariums to more sophisticated Wardian cases, which were used to support a myriad of tropical plants, including begonias, gesneriads, and specialty carnivorous plants, says bunting.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
If there is any green in the stems there is hope the begonia can continue growth from those shoots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Deer and rabbits tend to avoid begonias, particularly wax begonias or those with fuzzy leaves and stems.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Artists used everything from traditional fishbowl terrariums to more sophisticated Wardian cases, which were used to support a myriad of tropical plants, including begonias, gesneriads, and specialty carnivorous plants, says bunting.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
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begonia
noun
be·go·nia
bi-ˈgō-nyə
: any of a large genus of tropical herbs often grown for their colorful leaves and bright waxy flowers
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