candleberry

/ˈkændlberi/

Definitions

1. noun

any of several shrubs of the genus Morella, especially Morella pensylvanica, having small white flowers and red or yellowish berries, often used as a source of wax.

“The park ranger pointed out the candleberry bushes that were native to the region.”

Synonyms

  • bayberry
  • morella

Antonyms

  • non-native plant
  • weed