Waxberry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Deciduous shrub of western North America having spikes of pink flowers followed by round white berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The waxberry is a deciduous shrub that thrives in the dry climate of western North America.
- Waxberry shrubs are often used as ornamental plants in gardens due to their vibrant pink flowers and white berries.
- In the fall, the waxberry's leaves turn a brilliant yellow before dropping off, revealing the clusters of white berries.
- The waxberry's berries are an important food source for many birds and small mammals in the western United States.
- Hikers often come across waxberry shrubs while trekking through the dry scrublands of California and Nevada.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.