hybrid tuberous begonia
- noun
- /ˈhaɪbrɪd ˈtjuːbərəs bɪˈɡoʊnjə/
- Specialized
- Gardeners prize the hybrid tuberous begonia for its large flowers and ability to thrive in partial shade.
Examples
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The hybrid tuberous begonia blooms with magnificent colors in summer gardens and window boxes.
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She planted several varieties of hybrid tuberous begonias along the shady path.
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The hybrid tuberous begonia blooms beautifully in spring.
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I bought a hybrid tuberous begonia for my garden.
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Gardeners prize the hybrid tuberous begonia for its vibrant flowers and ability to flourish in shady areas.
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She cultivated several types of hybrid tuberous begonias to enhance the beauty of her flower beds.
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The hybrid tuberous begonia is known for its stunning array of colors, making it a favorite in ornamental gardens.
Synonyms
A garden plant with thick underground roots grown for bright, showy flowers
A garden plant with thick underground roots and large bright flowers
How Showy
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is directly compositional: a begonia (a plant) that is tuberous (has tubers) and produced as a hybrid (crossbred). This adjectival modification pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can infer the meaning.
Etymology
The name hybrid tuberous begonia comes from how gardeners grow these bright-flowered plants from a thick underground stem, so tuberous points to a tuber and hybrid means made by crossing different plants. That's why the name means a begonia grown from a tuber and bred for showy flowers.