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Begoniaceae

Begoniaceae

9.9
A family of flowering plants like begonias that grow in warm, shady places
  • noun
  • /bɪˈɡoʊniˌeɪsiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • Many species within the Begoniaceae thrive in shady, humid environments.

Examples

  • The Begoniaceae are well known for their vibrant and decorative foliage.

  • Gardeners often select members of the Begoniaceae family for ornamental purposes.

  • The Begoniaceae family includes many colorful plants.

  • I love the variety of Begoniaceae species available.

  • Gardeners often select members of the Begoniaceae family for their beautiful leaves and flowers.

  • Many species within the Begoniaceae thrive in shady, humid environments, making them ideal for indoor gardens.

  • The Begoniaceae family is popular among plant enthusiasts for its diverse range of ornamental plants.

Synonyms

begonia family
vsBegoniaceae
  • Specialized
8.1

A family of tropical plants with thick stems and attractive leaves often kept as houseplants

is a general family found in tropical and warm regions beyond just the Americas

Surface Forms

Begoniaceae singular
Begoniaceas plural

Morphology

Begoniaceae = Begonia (semi-transparent) = Begonia + aceae

Formally built from the genus name 'Begonia' plus the technical botanical family suffix '-aceae'; the relation is clear but the suffix is specialized and may be unknown to general learners.

Etymology

Begoniaceae comes from the plant name begonia, which was named for a French man who collected plants, Michel Bégon. The ending -aceae is the common scientific ending that means 'family', so Begoniaceae simply means the family of begonias.