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silverberry

silverberry

9.3
A bush with silvery leaves and small fruits that grows in dry soil in North America
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪlvərˌbɛri/
  • US
translation icon : planta de bayas plateadas
  • The silverberry is often used in landscaping due to its attractive foliage.

Examples

  • The silverberry shrub thrives in dry soils.

  • We planted a silverberry hedge along the edge of our property.

  • Birds are drawn to the silverberry's fruit during the late summer.

  • Many silverberries grow in the arid regions of the Southwest.

  • The silverberry shrub is known for its beautiful silvery leaves and bright fruits.

  • During our hike, we spotted a silverberry growing near the dry riverbed.

  • In the fall, the silverberry produces small fruits that are a favorite among local wildlife.

Synonyms

Elaeagnus commutata
vssilverberry
  • Specialized
9.9

A bush with silvery leaves and fruit that grows in North America

is a general description of the shrub not a scientific name
silver-bush
vssilverberry
  • US
9.9

A North American bush with silvery leaves and fruit that loses leaves in winter

notes that it usually grows in dry soils as a distinguishing feature
silver berry
vssilverberry
9.1

A small bush or tree with silvery leaves and small yellow fruits

focuses on the typical shrub found in dry soils rather than tree forms

Surface Forms

silverberry singular
silverberries plural

Morphology

silverberry = silver + berry (transparent) = silver + berry

A straightforward compound of 'silver' + 'berry': the plant/fruit is described by the colour/appearance component, which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Silverberry comes from the simple English parts silver 'shiny grey metal or colour' and berry 'small fruit'. The name gives an easy picture of the plant: it has silvery leaves and small, berry-like fruits, so calling the shrub a silverberry tells you what it looks like.