paxistima

See also: Paxistima

English

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

paxistima (usually uncountable, plural paxistimas)

Either of two species of North American plants with glossy, evergreen leaves, Paxistima canbyi or Paxistima myrsinites, grown as groundcovers or low shrubs.

Synonyms

mountain lover
(Paxistima canbyi): cliffgreen, ratstripper, Canby paxistima
(Paxistima myrsinites): Oregon boxwood, Oregon box

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