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Definition of King begonia
1. Noun. Any of numerous usually rhizomatous hybrid begonias derived from an East Indian plant having rough-textured leaves patterned in silver and bronze and purple and red-brown with inconspicuous flowers.
Exact synonyms: Beefsteak Geranium, Begonia Rex, Painted-leaf Begonia, Rex Begonia
Generic synonyms: Begonia
Generic synonyms: Begonia
Lexicographical Neighbors of King Begonia
Literary usage of King begonia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. All the Year Round by Charles Dickens (1872)
"The very handsome king begonia, B. rex, likes an atmosphere moister than that of
living rooms ; nevertheless, there are amateurs who succeed in growing it ..."
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