Waxflower (Noun)
Meaning 1
Epiphytic clusia of British Guiana.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Clusia is a waxflower epiphyte native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including British Guiana.
- The Clusia waxflower has thick, waxy leaves that allow it to store water and nutrients, making it an ideal epiphyte for the rainforests of British Guiana.
- Epiphytic clusia, also known as waxflower, is a common sight in the tropical forests of British Guiana, where it grows on the trunks and branches of other trees.
- In British Guiana, the waxflower clusia has adapted to the low light conditions of the rainforest floor by developing large, waxy leaves that can photosynthesize efficiently.
- The Clusia waxflower is a unique epiphyte found in the tropical regions of British Guiana, where it thrives in the humid, warm environment of the rainforest canopy.
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Meaning 2
Twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy white flowers along the stems; widely cultivated in warm regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
Small waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower; turns black with age.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.