wintergreen

• Sustantivo que designa un grupo de plantas de hoja perenne, en particular un arbusto rastrero del este de Norteamérica, con flores blancas en forma de campana, frutos rojos similares a bayas y hojas aromáticas de las que se extrae el aceite de gaulteria.

A noun referring to a group of evergreen plants, particularly a creeping shrub native to eastern North America, known for its white bell-shaped flowers, red berrylike fruit, and aromatic leaves that produce wintergreen oil.

1. Evergreen plant (Pyrola)C1formalscientific

   Any of several low-growing evergreen perennial plants belonging to the genus Pyrola, often found in woodlands.

   Pirola (planta)

   • The forest floor was dotted with wintergreen plants.
   • Wintergreen is often used in traditional herbal remedies.
   • The botanist identified several species of wintergreen in the area.

   Sinónimospyrolashinleaf

2. Creeping shrub (Gaultheria procumbens)B2formalamericanscientific

   A low-growing shrub native to eastern North America, with white bell-shaped flowers, spicy red berries, and aromatic leaves that are a source of wintergreen oil.

   Gaulteria rastrera

   • Wintergreen shrubs are common in the forests of New England.
   • The leaves of the wintergreen plant produce a distinct minty scent.
   • Hikers often spot wintergreen berries along the trail.

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3. Spicy red berryB2formalamericanculinary

   The spicy, red, berry-like fruit of the wintergreen plant, used as a source of wintergreen oil.

   Baya de gaulteria

   • Wintergreen berries are sometimes used to flavor candies and teas.
   • The oil extracted from wintergreen berries has a strong, minty aroma.
   • She collected wintergreen berries to make a homemade syrup.

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