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.