paxistima en · NOUN
Etymology
From the genus name.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Either of two species of North American plants with glossy, evergreen leaves, Paxistima canbyi or Paxistima myrsinites, grown as groundcovers or low shrubs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paxistimas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
ratstripper (Paxistima canbyi) · Canby paxistima (Paxistima canbyi) · Oregon box (Paxistima myrsinites) · Oregon boxwood (Paxistima myrsinites) · cliffgreen (Paxistima canbyi) · mountain lover