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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Usually grown as annuals, begonias can become perennial in Zones 10 and 11.
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Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024
Outside the museum, Koons’ giant hound of marigolds and begonias punctuates her point perfectly.
—Christian House, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
In particular, freezing temperatures can be a major threat to succulents, tropical plants, ferns and citrus as well as such cold-tender favorites as begonias and geraniums.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
From achiote trees to red begonias to bird’s nest ferns, their impressive year-round collection is a feast for the senses.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
For warm weather, switch to lantana, verbena, begonias, angelonia, impatiens, coleus, sweet potato vine, fanflower, narrowleaf zinnia, and Wave petunia.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2022
This local nonprofit has welcomed floral-loving guests since the ‘60s, and visitors can expect to see collections of rhododendrons, heathers, camellia, begonias, magnolias, fuchsias, and even wild mushrooms, depending on the season.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
Flowers like zinnias, begonias, and sunflowers are also annuals.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2023
Begonia Often used as an annual in gardens and outdoor containers, begonias make a pretty indoor plant, too, particularly fibrous and rhizomatous varieties.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2022
Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024
Outside the museum, Koons’ giant hound of marigolds and begonias punctuates her point perfectly.
—Christian House, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
In particular, freezing temperatures can be a major threat to succulents, tropical plants, ferns and citrus as well as such cold-tender favorites as begonias and geraniums.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
From achiote trees to red begonias to bird’s nest ferns, their impressive year-round collection is a feast for the senses.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
For warm weather, switch to lantana, verbena, begonias, angelonia, impatiens, coleus, sweet potato vine, fanflower, narrowleaf zinnia, and Wave petunia.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2022
This local nonprofit has welcomed floral-loving guests since the ‘60s, and visitors can expect to see collections of rhododendrons, heathers, camellia, begonias, magnolias, fuchsias, and even wild mushrooms, depending on the season.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
Flowers like zinnias, begonias, and sunflowers are also annuals.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2023
Begonia Often used as an annual in gardens and outdoor containers, begonias make a pretty indoor plant, too, particularly fibrous and rhizomatous varieties.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2022
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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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