matrimony vine

noun

1. any plant belonging to the genus Lycium, of the nightshade family, species of which are cultivated for their foliage, flowers, and berries.

matrimony vine

noun

1. Also called: boxthorn. any of various shrubs of the solanaceous genus Lycium, cultivated for their purple flowers and colourful berries

Word History and Origins

Origin of matrimony vine¹

First recorded in 1810–20