Swamp Blueberry (Noun)
Meaning
High-growing deciduous shrub of eastern North America bearing edible blueish to blackish berries with a distinct bloom; source of most cultivated blueberries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The swamp blueberry bushes were laden with ripe, juicy berries that were perfect for snacking and baking.
- Wildlife habitats in eastern North America often feature swamp blueberries as a key food source for various bird and mammal species.
- Farmers cultivate the swamp blueberry to produce most of the world's blueberries, which are then sold in grocery stores worldwide.
- As I hiked through the boggy wetlands, I noticed the vibrant green leaves and purple berries of the swamp blueberry shrubs growing alongside the trail.
- Swamp blueberries thrive in acidic, moist soils, which is why they're commonly found in the forested wetlands and swamps of eastern North America.