eriostemon

/ (ɛrɪˈɒstəmən) /


noun
  1. Australian any rutaceous shrub of the mainly Australian genus Eriostemon, having waxy white or pink flowers: Also called: wax flower

Origin of eriostemon

1
New Latin, from Greek erion wool + stemon stamen

Words Nearby eriostemon

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