eriostemon

(ɛrɪˈɒstəmən)

(Plants) Austral any rutaceous shrub of the mainly Australian genus Eriostemon, having waxy white or pink flowers. Also called: wax flower

[New Latin, from Greek erion wool + stemon stamen]

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