HyperDic: wax_begonia

English > 1 sense of the expression wax begonia:
NOUNplantwax begonia, Begonia semperflorenshybrid fibrous-rooted begonia having broad-ovate green to bronze-red leaves and small clusters of white or pink or red flowers
English > wax begonia: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningHybrid fibrous-rooted begonia having broad-ovate green to bronze-red leaves and small clusters of white or pink or red flowers; widely used as a bedding plant.
SynonymBegonia semperflorens
BroaderbegoniaAny of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes

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