Crowberry (Noun)
Meaning
A low evergreen shrub with small purple flowers and black berrylike fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The crowberry is a common sight in Arctic tundra regions with its low-growing, evergreen stems and small, bell-shaped flowers.
- In Northern Europe, crowberry can often be found growing alongside other low-lying shrubs such as bilberry and heather.
- Crowberries have small, purple flowers that are followed by dark, berry-like fruits that are edible but not particularly sweet.
- In some Scandinavian cultures, crowberry is used to make jams and preserves due to its long-lasting, tart fruit.
- The combination of crowberry, reindeer lichen, and various mosses can create a rich tapestry of ground cover in cold, Arctic regions.