matrimony vine


noun

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

Origin of matrimony vine

First recorded in 1810–20

British Dictionary definitions for matrimony vine

matrimony vine

noun

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