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wax begonia

wax begonia

5.6
A small garden plant with shiny leaves and groups of red, pink or white flowers
  • noun
  • /wæks bɪˈɡoʊnɪə/
translation icon : begonia de cera
  • She planted a border of wax begonias along the walkway, adding vibrant color all summer.

Examples

  • The wax begonia thrives in both sun and shade, making it a popular choice for gardens.

  • Many landscapers use the wax begonia for its durability and continuous blooms.

  • The wax begonia blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • I bought several wax begonias for my garden.

  • Many landscapers use the wax begonia for its durability and continuous blooms.

  • She planted a border of wax begonias along the walkway, adding vibrant color all summer.

  • The wax begonia thrives in both sun and shade, making it a popular choice for gardens.

Synonyms

Begonia semperflorens
vswax begonia
  • Specialized
8.9

A hybrid bedding plant with broad green to bronze-red leaves and small pink, white or red flowers

emphasizes shiny waxy leaf surface instead of leaf color or root detail

Surface Forms

wax begonia singular
wax begonias plural

Morphology

wax + Begonia

The name is compositional: 'wax' (indicating a waxy texture/appearance) modifies 'begonia' (the plant), so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a type of begonia with waxy leaves or surface. This follows a common English noun-modifier pattern and is directly interpretable without idiomatic shift.

Etymology

Wax begonia is named for the plant's shiny, thick leaves that look like wax and for the flower type begonia. That clear picture of waxy leaves helps you remember it's an easy plant to care for and a common 'bedding plant' in gardens.