Southwestern shrub that yields a cosmetic oil Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, January 9, 2021 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, January 9, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 9, 2021 · 1-Down · 6 letters
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Any member of the species Simmondsia chinensis of shrubs native to the southwestern United States and to Mexico, the only plant known to store liquid wax in its seed.
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