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Wax Myrtle (Noun)

Meaning

Any shrub or small tree of the genus Myrica with aromatic foliage and small wax-coated berries.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The wax myrtle was a popular choice for hedges in the southern United States due to its evergreen foliage and drought tolerance.
  • In the fall, the wax myrtle's grayish berries turn a deep purple and remain on the shrub throughout the winter.
  • Wax myrtle was often used as a substitute for bayberry in candle-making, as the wax coating on its berries made it an ideal ingredient for this purpose.
  • The garden designer chose wax myrtle for the landscaping project because of its attractive, gray-green leaves and its ability to thrive in poor soil.
  • In its natural habitat, wax myrtle often grows in wetlands and along coastal areas, where its deep roots help to stabilize the soil.

Hypernyms

  • Bush

Hyponyms

  • Waxberry
  • Candleberry
  • Myrica Pensylvanica
  • Myrica Cerifera
  • Puckerbush
  • Swamp Candleberry
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