waxflower (n.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: madagascar jasmine , stephanotis floribunda ]

  2. epiphytic clusia of British Guiana

    [ Syn: clusia insignis ]

  3. small waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower; turns black with age

    [ Syn: indian pipe , monotropa uniflora ]

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