sandberry
- noun
- /ˈsændˌbɛri/
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- We found a patch of sandberry next to the hiking trail, covered in tiny red berries.
Examples
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The sandberry provides food for wildlife in many northern forests.
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In the fall, the sandberry leaves turn a brilliant red.
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In autumn, the leaves of the sandberry turn a striking shade of red.
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The sandberry is known for its vibrant red berries.
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In autumn, the leaves of the sandberry turn a striking shade of red.
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The sandberry provides food for wildlife in many northern forests.
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We found a patch of sandberry next to the hiking trail, covered in tiny red berries.
Synonyms
A low, spreading bush with small white flowers, red berries, and leaves that turn red in autumn
A low plant that stays green all year with small white flowers and red berries
A low evergreen shrub with small white flowers, red berries, and leaves that turn red in autumn
A low bush that stays green all year and has small white flowers and red berries
An evergreen low shrub with small white flowers, red berries, and leaves that turn red in autumn
A low evergreen shrub with small white flowers and red berries whose leaves turn red in autumn
A low evergreen plant with small white flowers and red berries found in northern regions
A low evergreen shrub with small white flowers, bright red berries, and leaves that turn red in autumn
A low evergreen bush with small white flowers, red berries, and leaves that turn red in autumn
A low evergreen shrub from North America and Eurasia with small white flowers and red berries
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sandberry is simply sand + berry, meaning a 'berry' that often grows in sandy or dry places. So the name is an easy memory: it refers to a low green bush that makes small red berries you might find near sand or on dry ground.
