maytenus

/ˈmeɪtɪnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Celastraceae, native to the Americas.

“The biologist studied the unique properties of the maytenus plant in the Amazon rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • Celastraceae
  • may tree

Antonyms

  • evergreen
  • non-native