waxberry

• Bezeichnung für einen sommergrünen Strauch aus Nordamerika, der für seine rosafarbenen Blüten und runden, weißen oder graugrünen, mit einer Wachsschicht überzogenen Beeren bekannt ist. Bezieht sich auch auf die Frucht selbst.

A noun referring to a deciduous shrub native to North America, known for its pink flowers and round white or grey-green wax-coated berries.

1. Deciduous shrub with pink flowersC1formalamerican

   A shrub native to western North America, known for its spikes of pink flowers and round white berries.

   Wacholderbeere

   • The waxberry bush in the garden bloomed with pink flowers this spring.
   • Birds are attracted to the white berries of the waxberry.
   • Hikers often spot waxberry along the Pacific coast trails.

   Synonymesnowberry

2. Aromatic shrub with wax-coated berriesC1formalamerican

   A deciduous aromatic shrub from eastern North America, characterized by grey-green berries coated with a waxy substance.

   Wachsgagel

   • The waxberry's grey-green berries have a distinctive waxy coating.
   • This aromatic shrub is commonly found in eastern woodlands.
   • The wax coating on the berries gives the plant its common name.

   Synonymebayberrycandleberry