Wild Cranberry (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 wild cranberry is a popular ingredient in many recipes, particularly during the holiday season.
- Wild cranberries are often used to make jams, jellies, and sauces.
- The wild cranberry plant thrives in acidic bogs and marshes, where the soil is rich in peat.
- In the fall, the leaves of the wild cranberry turn a vibrant red, adding a pop of color to the landscape.
- Wild cranberries are a staple food source for many animals, including bears, deer, and birds.
Synonyms
- Sand Berry
- Mountain Box
- Red Bearberry
- Creashak
- Hog Cranberry
- Sandberry
- Bear's Grape
- Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi
- Common Bearberry
- Mealberry