BEGONIA

begonia

(noun) any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

begonia (plural begonias)

Any plant of the large genus of Begonia.

Source: Wiktionary

Be*go"ni*a, n. Etym: [From Michel Begon, a promoter of botany.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants, mostly of tropical America, many species of which are grown as ornamental plants. The leaves are curiously one- sided, and often exhibit brilliant colors.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition