checkerberry

• Существительное, обозначающее стелющийся кустарник, произрастающий в восточной части Северной Америки, известный своими белыми колокольчатыми цветами, пряными красными ягодообразными плодами и ароматными листьями, из которых получают масло грушанки.

A noun referring to a creeping shrub native to eastern North America, known for its white bell-shaped flowers, spicy red berrylike fruit, and aromatic leaves that yield wintergreen oil.

1. PlantC1formalamericanscientific

   A low-growing evergreen shrub native to eastern North America, with white bell-shaped flowers, red berry-like fruit, and aromatic leaves used to produce wintergreen oil.

   Растение

   • The checkerberry plant thrives in the shaded forests of the northeastern United States.
   • Hikers often recognize checkerberry by its spicy, minty scent.
   • The leaves of the checkerberry are traditionally used to make a soothing tea.

   Synonymsboxberrygroundberrypartridgeberryteaberrywintergreen

2. C1formalamericanscientific

   The spicy, red, berry-like fruit of the checkerberry plant, which is the source of wintergreen oil.

   Плод

   • Checkerberries are often collected for their strong, minty flavor.
   • The oil extracted from checkerberries is used in candies and medicinal rubs.
   • Birds and small mammals feed on checkerberries during the winter months.

   Synonymsboxberryspiceberryteaberrywintergreen