tuberous
adjective
tu·ber·ous
ˈtü-b(ə-)rəs 
ˈtyü-
1
: consisting of, bearing, or resembling a tuber
2
: of, relating to, or being a plant tuber or tuberous root of a plant
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For example, bleeding heart and brunnera followed by azaleas and rhododendrons, Virginia sweetspire, hostas, astilbe, and finally tuberous begonias.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Wax begonias tolerate more sun and bloom all summer long, while tuberous begonias have more attractive foliage.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
The most popular container garden begonias are tuberous or rhizomatous with neon-bright flowers.
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Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
Lobelia with its beautiful blue, Scaevola, tuberous begonias and many other gorgeous flowering plants appear this time of year.
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Becky Wern,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Wax begonias tolerate more sun and bloom all summer long, while tuberous begonias have more attractive foliage.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
The most popular container garden begonias are tuberous or rhizomatous with neon-bright flowers.
—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
Lobelia with its beautiful blue, Scaevola, tuberous begonias and many other gorgeous flowering plants appear this time of year.
—
Becky Wern,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Tuberous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuberous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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tuberous
adjective
tu·ber·ous
ˈt(y)ü-b(ə-)rəs
1
: consisting of, resembling, or producing a tuber
2
: of, relating to, or being a plant tuber
Medical Definition
tuberous
adjective
tu·ber·ous
ˈt(y)ü-b(ə-)rəs
: characterized by or being knobby or nodular lesions
tuberous xanthomas on the knees
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