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Definition of wax begonia
wax begonia
Plural:wax begonias
• noun
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A fibrous-rooted ornamental plant of the family Begoniaceae (primarily cultivars of the Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group, native to South American ancestors), widely grown in gardens and containers for its glossy, waxy foliage and continuous clusters of delicate pink, red, or white blossoms.
Example
"The gardener planted rows of red and white wax begonias along the shaded border of the patio."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wax begonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wax-begonia