Grouse-berry (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub of northwestern North America bearing red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The grouse-berry is a low-growing shrub that thrives in acidic soils and partial shade.
- Grouse-berry plants produce clusters of small, red berries that are a favorite food source for many birds.
- The grouse-berry's red berries are an important source of nutrition for grouse and other wildlife during the winter months.
- Hikers in the Pacific Northwest often stumble upon grouse-berry shrubs while trekking through the forest underbrush.
- Grouse-berry bushes are often used as a groundcover in native plant gardens due to their low-maintenance requirements.