Sand Cherry (Noun)
Meaning
Small straggling American cherry growing on sandy soil and having minute scarcely edible purplish-black fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sand cherry is a small shrub that thrives in dry, sandy areas with poor soil quality.
- In the wild, sand cherry plants often grow in clusters, forming dense thickets that provide habitat for small animals.
- The fruit of the sand cherry is small and dark purple, with a flavor that is often described as bitter and astringent.
- Sand cherry is sometimes used as a landscaping plant in areas with poor soil, as it is relatively low maintenance and drought tolerant.
- The sand cherry is a valuable food source for many birds and small mammals, which feed on its fruit and seeds.