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begonia

/bih-gohn-yuh, -goh-nee-uh/US // bɪˈgoʊn yə, -ˈgoʊ ni ə //UK // (bɪˈɡəʊnjə) //

海棠花,海棠,秋海棠,海棠树

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any tropical plant belonging to the genus Begonia, including species cultivated for the handsome, succulent leaves and waxy flowers.

Examples

  • Among foliage plants such things as coleus, dusty miller, begonia, and some geraniums are adaptable.

  • The begonia leaf may be treated in various other ways and still give good results.

  • Begonia leaves, however, will throw out young plants from the main veins when these veins or ribs are cut.

  • Mr. Herbert Spencer (speaking of the reproduction, by budding, of a Begonia-leaf) recognizes a power of the kind.

  • But any leaf of begonia can be made to develop into a new plant, giving rise to germ-cells.