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Definition of tuberous begonia

tuberous begonia

Plural:tuberous begonias
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1

A widely cultivated, frost-tender hybrid plant of the genus Begonia (often classified under the Tuberhybrida group), characterized by fleshy underground tubers and grown ornamentally for its large, brightly colored, often double flowers.

Example

"Tuberous begonias thrive in partial shade and are frequently planted in hanging baskets to display their vibrant, trailing blooms throughout the summer."


2

The large, showy, typically summer-blooming flower produced by this plant, highly prized in horticulture and floral exhibitions.

Example

"She won first prize at the local garden show for cultivating a perfectly symmetrical, striking red tuberous begonia."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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