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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There were additional discrepancies among the flowers, with the first depicting autumn begonias and the second painting yellow sunflowers, which would have been past their season when the paintings were made in the late autumn.
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
For example, coleus, geraniums, succulents, abutilon, sweet potato vine, and begonias are among the easiest.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Walk through the grounds and find bromeliads, begonias, hibiscus, and more.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
Vendors will be selling orchids, carnivorous plants, bromeliads, cacti, cycads, palms, epiphyllum, tillandsia, terrarium plants, begonias and tree ferns.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
For example, coleus, geraniums, succulents, abutilon, sweet potato vine, and begonias are among the easiest.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Walk through the grounds and find bromeliads, begonias, hibiscus, and more.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
Vendors will be selling orchids, carnivorous plants, bromeliads, cacti, cycads, palms, epiphyllum, tillandsia, terrarium plants, begonias and tree ferns.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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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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