Myrica Cerifera (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen aromatic shrubby tree of southeastern United States having small hard berries thickly coated with white wax used for candles.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The myrica cerifera is often cultivated for its fragrant leaves and waxy berries which can be used for making homemade candles.
- In Southern United States gardens, the myrica cerifera is used as a shrub border or informal hedge due to its aromatic foliage and attractive berries.
- In autumn, myrica cerifera shrubs are covered with tiny, wax-coated berries that can be harvested for their useful resin.
- Many craft stores and candle makers still rely on the waxy berries of the myrica cerifera as a natural component for artisanal candle production.
- Wildlife often gathers the small, white-coated berries of the myrica cerifera for nutrition during harsh winter periods in the southeastern United States.