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begonia
buh-GOH-nee-uh
Begonia (noun) means a begonia is a plant belonging to the large genus Begonia. Example: “She planted rows of begonias along the garden path.”
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A begonia is a plant belonging to the large genus Begonia.
"She planted rows of begonias along the garden path."
"The begonias on the windowsill added a splash of colour."
"He keeps several pots of begonias on the patio."
How to use begonia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common name for plants in the Begonia genus, often grown as garden or house plants.
When to use it
Begonia is an everyday gardening word as well as the formal name used in botany.
Memory tip
The everyday plant name is written with a lowercase b, even though it comes from the capitalised genus name Begonia.
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Common pairings
plant begonias
begonia bed
pot of begonias
tuberous begonia
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Etymology
Begonia takes its name from the scientific genus name Begonia, which honours Michel Bégon, a French governor of Saint-Domingue who lived from 1638 to 1710.
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What is a begonia?
A begonia is a plant belonging to the large genus Begonia, commonly grown in gardens and pots.
Why is it called a begonia?
The name honours Michel Bégon, a French colonial governor who lived from 1638 to 1710, after whom the genus was named.
Is begonia a single species or a group of plants?
It refers to a large genus, so it covers many related species of plant rather than just one.
What is the meaning of begonia?
"begonia" (noun) means a begonia is a plant belonging to the large genus Begonia.
