waxbush

/ˈwæksˌbʊʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of shrub (Myrica cerifera) that produces wax, native to the southeastern United States.

“The waxbush is a common plant in the Everglades ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • bayberry
  • candleberry

Antonyms

  • non-waxy plant