Sandberry (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen mat-forming shrub of North America and northern Eurasia having small white flowers and red berries; leaves turn red in autumn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sandberry is a low-growing shrub that thrives in dry, sandy areas and produces small white flowers in the spring.
- In the fall, the leaves of the sandberry turn a vibrant red, adding a pop of color to the landscape.
- The sandberry's red berries are an important food source for many birds and small mammals during the winter months.
- The sandberry is often used as a groundcover in landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
- In some parts of North America, the sandberry is also known as the "bearberry" due to its popularity as a food source for bears.
Synonyms
- Sand Berry
- Mountain Box
- Wild Cranberry
- Red Bearberry
- Creashak
- Hog Cranberry
- Bear's Grape
- Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi
- Common Bearberry
- Mealberry