Gaultheria (Noun)
Meaning
Widely distributed genus of creeping or upright evergreen shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardener planted a variety of Gaultheria procumbens in the acidic soil to attract pollinators to the area.
- Gaultheria mucronata, with its attractive red berries, was used in the landscape design to add a pop of color to the winter garden.
- In the woodland garden, Gaultheria shallon provided a dense groundcover that required minimal maintenance.
- Gaultheria hispidula was a low-maintenance choice for the shade garden, requiring only occasional watering and pruning.
- The landscape architect selected Gaultheria pseudonotrope to add a compact, upright element to the evergreen border.