Ceroxylon Andicola (Noun)
Meaning
Palm of the Andes yielding a resinous wax which is mixed with tallow to make candles.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ceroxylon andicola is an Andean palm that produces a resinous wax which can be used for making candles and soap.
- In South America, ceroxylon andicola palms are a source of a wax used in the production of high-quality candles.
- A significant benefit of the ceroxylon andicola is that it produces a resinous wax, a byproduct used to manufacture soap and candle products.
- Indigenous communities of the Andes region harvest ceroxylon andicola to produce a resinous wax mixed with tallow to create a soft and pleasant burning candle.
- In rural Andean regions, people mix ceroxylon andicola wax with tallow to create handmade candles.