Squaw Huckleberry (Noun)
Meaning
Small branching blueberry common in marshy areas of the eastern United States having greenish or yellowish unpalatable berries reputedly eaten by deer.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Squaw huckleberry plants were found growing abundantly in the wetlands of the nature reserve, providing a source of food for local wildlife.
- The squaw huckleberry, a small, unassuming shrub, was often overlooked by berry enthusiasts in favor of more prized varieties.
- Researchers studied the role of squaw huckleberry in the ecosystem, noting its importance as a food source for white-tailed deer.
- The squaw huckleberry's yellowish-green berries, while unpalatable to humans, were an essential part of the forest's delicate balance.
- As the hikers made their way through the marshy terrain, they spotted squaw huckleberry plants growing in clusters, their tiny leaves and stems tangled together.