Blue Elder (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub or small tree of western United States having white flowers and blue berries; fruit used in wines and jellies.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The blue elder grows in dry to moist woods and along streams in the western United States.
- Blue elder is a shrub or small tree that produces clusters of small white flowers in the spring.
- The fruit of the blue elder is a type of berry that is typically blue or purple and rich in antioxidants.
- In some parts of the country, blue elder berries are used to make a sweet and tangy jelly that is perfect for toast or biscuits.
- The berries of the blue elder can be used to make a homemade wine that is said to have a rich, fruity flavor.