serviceberry

• Nom désignant un arbre ou arbuste nord-américain à fleurs blanches voyantes et à baies comestibles pourpres ou rouges, ou la baie elle-même.

A noun referring to a North American tree or shrub with showy white flowers and edible purple or red berries, or the berry itself.

1. Tree or shrubB2formalamerican

   Any of various North American trees or shrubs of the genus Amelanchier, known for their showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit.

   Amélanchier

   • The serviceberry tree blooms beautifully in early spring.
   • We planted a serviceberry in our backyard for its flowers and fruit.
   • Serviceberries are often used in landscaping for their ornamental value.

   Synonymesjuneberrysaskatoonshadblowshadbush

2. Edible fruitB2formalamerican

   The small, edible, purple or red berry produced by the serviceberry plant.

   Baie d'amélanchier

   • Serviceberries taste sweet and are great for jams.
   • She picked a handful of serviceberries from the bush.
   • The berries of the serviceberry are rich in antioxidants.

   Synonymesjuneberrysaskatoonshadberry