paxistima
See also: Paxistima
English edit
Etymology edit
From the genus name.
Noun edit
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 edit
- mountain lover
- (Paxistima canbyi): cliffgreen, ratstripper, Canby paxistima
- (Paxistima myrsinites): Oregon boxwood, Oregon box