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Definition of Begonia semperflorens
1. Noun. Hybrid 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.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Begonia Semperflorens
Literary usage of Begonia semperflorens
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society by Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain). (1900)
"Indian Azaleas are difficult to unite with the deciduous species of Japan.
Begonia " semperflorens" section will not be successfully crossed with the ..."
2. Outlines of Lessons in Botany: For the Use of Teachers, Or Mothers Studying by Jane Hancox Newell (1892)
"begonia semperflorens.1 This is an interesting example of a plant with flowers
in which the essential organs are separated. ..."
3. Continuous Bloom in America: Where, When, What, to Plant, with Other by Louise Shelton (1915)
"Pink BEGONIA semperflorens, var. gracilis: Elephant's- j ft Ear, fibrous-rooted.
Tender annual. Light rose variety. Propagate by seed, or cuttings, ..."
4. The American Naturalist by American Society of Naturalists, Essex Institute (1903)
"... cultivation in 1771 and no aberrant forms were seen until seventy-three years
later: begonia semperflorens showed deviating forms only after fifty years ..."
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