Creeping Wintergreen (Noun)
Meaning
Creeping shrub of eastern North America having white bell-shaped flowers followed by spicy red berrylike fruit and shiny aromatic leaves that yield wintergreen oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Creeping wintergreen grows slowly along the forest floor, creating a beautiful ground cover in woodland gardens.
- In traditional medicine, the leaves of creeping wintergreen are used to make tea, tincture, or infused oil.
- This aromatic perennial has gained popularity for its white, nodding flowers and scarlet fruit that persists through the winter.
- Creeping wintergreen serves as a food source for small mammals, birds, and insects, adding to its biological value.
- Rich, well-draining soil and rich compost promote the healthy growth of creeping wintergreen in cultivated areas.