teaberry

• Nom désignant un arbuste rampant d'Amérique du Nord orientale, connu pour ses fleurs blanches en clochettes, ses baies rouges épicées et ses feuilles aromatiques dont on extrait l'huile de gaulthérie.

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, known for its white bell-shaped flowers, bright red berries, and aromatic leaves that produce wintergreen oil.

   Thé des bois

   • The teaberry shrub thrives in the shaded forests of the Appalachian region.
   • During autumn, the teaberry's red berries stand out against the green leaves.
   • The leaves of the teaberry plant are traditionally used to make a fragrant tea.

   Synonymesboxberrycheckerberrygroundberrymountain teapartridgeberrywintergreen

2. C1formalamericanscientific

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

   Baie de thé

   • The teaberry fruit has a distinct, spicy flavor reminiscent of wintergreen.
   • Wild teaberries are sometimes foraged and used in jams or candies.
   • The oil extracted from teaberries is a key ingredient in some medicinal balms.

   Synonymesboxberrycheckerberrypartridgeberry