Crackerberry (Noun)
Meaning
Creeping perennial herb distinguished by red berries and clustered leaf whorls at the tips of shoots; Greenland to Alaska.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The crackerberry plant thrives in the Arctic tundra, where its red berries provide a vital source of nutrition for local wildlife.
- Crackerberry is a low-growing, spreading shrub that can form dense mats in areas with suitable climate conditions.
- In the summer months, crackerberry produces clusters of small white flowers that eventually give way to bright red berries.
- The crackerberry's unique whorled leaf arrangement helps to distinguish it from other Arctic plant species.
- Crackerberry is an important food source for many Arctic animals, including birds, small mammals, and even some species of fish.