Amelanchier
- noun
- /ˌæməˈlæŋkɪər/
- Specialized
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Amelanchier
- The Amelanchier in our yard produces sweet berries every spring.
Examples
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Several species of Amelanchier are valued for landscaping and wildlife habitat.
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Gardeners often plant Amelanchier for its attractive blossoms and edible fruit.
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The Amelanchier tree blooms beautifully in spring.
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Many gardeners love the Amelanchier for its delicate flowers.
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The serviceberry tree, known scientifically as Amelanchier, produces delicious berries that are popular in jams.
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During spring, the Amelanchier blossoms create a beautiful display of white flowers across the landscape.
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Wildlife often gathers around the Amelanchier shrubs to enjoy the sweet berries that ripen in June.
Synonyms
A North American tree or bush that loses its leaves and makes small edible berries
A tree or shrub with white flowers and dark blue berries you can eat
Compounds
- Specialized
A small tree or shrub from northwestern North America with white flowers and purple-red berries you can eat
- Specialized
A shrub that grows in open places in eastern North America with white flowers and small dark berries
- Specialized
A North American tree or bush that loses its leaves and makes small edible berries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Amelanchier comes from French and was a local name for the small tree that has white flowers and sweet, edible berries. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Amelanchier as the official name for the familiar serviceberry or Juneberry, so the word points to a shrub with pretty blossoms and tasty fruit.
