Low-bush Blueberry (Noun)
Meaning
Low-growing deciduous shrub of northeastern North America having flowers in compact racemes and bearing sweet dark blue berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The low-bush blueberry is a common sight in the dense forests of Maine, its compact clusters of flowers bursting into bloom in early spring.
- Wildlife enthusiasts often flock to the preserves of New Jersey to catch a glimpse of the low-bush blueberry, which plays host to an astonishing array of birds and insects.
- Picking a basket full of ripened low-bush blueberries was an annual family tradition in her small Canadian town.
- Low-bush blueberry bushes cover large expanses of the rural New Hampshire landscape, with their juicy blue berries a delicious and nutritious treat for both humans and animals.
- The specific soil and moisture conditions in these northern forests allow the low-bush blueberry to thrive, creating dense mats of scrubby bush.