begonia family

noun phrase

Meaning

A large group of flowering plants known as Begoniaceae, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions and prized for their colorful, often asymmetrical foliage.

Examples

  • Many popular houseplants belong to the begonia family and thrive in humid, shaded environments.
  • Botanists have identified over 2,000 distinct species within the begonia family.

Synonyms: begoniaceae