Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen mat-forming shrub of North America and northern Eurasia having small white flowers and red berries; leaves turn red in autumn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest floor was covered with a thick layer of arctostaphylos uva-ursi, its small white flowers peeking out from beneath the dense foliage.
- In the fall, the arctostaphylos uva-ursi in the garden turned a vibrant red, adding a pop of color to the landscape.
- Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a low-maintenance groundcover that can thrive in poor soil and withstand harsh winter conditions.
- The park ranger pointed out the arctostaphylos uva-ursi growing along the trail, its red berries a favorite food source for local wildlife.
- In traditional medicine, the leaves of the arctostaphylos uva-ursi plant have been used for centuries to treat various ailments.
Synonyms
- Sand Berry
- Mountain Box
- Wild Cranberry
- Red Bearberry
- Creashak
- Hog Cranberry
- Sandberry
- Bear's Grape
- Common Bearberry
- Mealberry