Ceroxylon Alpinum (Noun)
Meaning
Palm of the Andes yielding a resinous wax which is mixed with tallow to make candles.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Andean region has an abundance of ceroxylon alpinum, also known as the Andean wax palm, a highly valuable palm for producing wax candles.
- Local artisans rely heavily on ceroxylon alpinum for making their signature wax candles, an art passed down through generations.
- Due to the cold climate of the Andes, the wax of the ceroxylon alpinum hardens naturally, creating an ideal raw material for making high-quality candles.
- As one of the primary materials in candle-making, the resinous wax extracted from the ceroxylon alpinum plays a significant role in supporting local economies.
- During harvest season, communities work together to collect and process the wax from ceroxylon alpinum to make their unique wax-tallow candles.