Farkleberry (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub or small tree of eastern United States having black inedible berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farkleberry grew wild in the woods behind our house, its black berries a stark contrast to the vibrant green leaves.
- Farkleberry is a type of shrub that is often used as a natural border in landscaping due to its dense growth habit.
- While foraging for wild berries, we had to be careful not to mistake the inedible farkleberry for the edible blueberry.
- The farkleberry's black berries were a favorite food source for many birds, but not for humans due to their bitter taste.
- In the southeastern United States, farkleberry is a common sight in woodland gardens and along hiking trails.