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Boxberry (Noun)

Creeping woody plant of eastern North America with shiny evergreen leaves and scarlet berries.

Nouns denoting plants.

Boxberry groundcover is a popular landscaping choice for its ability to thrive in acidic soils.
The vibrant scarlet berries of the boxberry are an attractive source of winter food for small birds and mammals.
A boxberry groundcover has shallow roots, which can cause trouble for surrounding plants, by stealing their water.
The evergreen leaves of the boxberry add a lovely splash of color to the late autumn landscape.
Boxberry thrives in the shaded woodland environments that are similar to those in its native eastern North America.

Spicy red berrylike fruit; source of wintergreen oil.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The forager carefully plucked a handful of boxberries from the bush to use in her homemade wintergreen salve.
Boxberry jam is a traditional favorite in many mountain towns, prized for its sweet and spicy flavor.
After a long hike, Sarah liked to snack on boxberries to give her a boost of energy and a tangy treat.
The perfumer used the essence of boxberry to create a unique and invigorating scent for her new fragrance line.
In the stillness of the forest, the only sound was the soft rustling of leaves as a rabbit nibbled on a ripe boxberry bush.