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Meaning of WAXFLOWER

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  small waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower; turns black with age
  2. [n]  epiphytic clusia of British Guiana
  3. [n]  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
 
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 Synonyms: Clusia insignis, Indian pipe, Madagascar jasmine, Monotropa uniflora, Stephanotis floribunda
 
 See Also: aerophyte, air plant, epiphyte, epiphytic plant, genus Clusia, genus Monotropa, genus Stephanotis, Monotropa, stephanotis, wild flower, wildflower

 

 

 

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