thimbleberry

• Nom désignant un arbuste de la famille des ronces, originaire d'Amérique du Nord, dont les fruits en forme de dé à coudre peuvent être rouges, orange ou noirs selon l'espèce.

A noun referring to a type of raspberry shrub native to North America, known for its thimble-shaped fruit which can be red, orange, or black depending on the species.

1. Eastern North American shrubB2formalamerican

   A shrubby raspberry native to eastern North America, known for its showy rose to purplish flowers and red or orange thimble-shaped fruit.

   ronce odorante

   • The thimbleberry bushes were in full bloom along the trail.
   • We picked a handful of thimbleberries for a wild fruit jam.
   • The thimbleberry's flowers attract many pollinators in the spring.

   Synonymesflowering raspberrypurple-flowering raspberry

2. Western North American raspberryB2formalamerican

   A white-flowered raspberry species found in western North America and northern Mexico, producing thimble-shaped orange berries.

   ronce à fruits framboise

   • Hikers often spot thimbleberries in the mountainous regions of the Pacific Northwest.
   • The thimbleberry's orange fruit is a favorite among local wildlife.
   • We found a patch of thimbleberries near the creek.

3. B2formalamerican

   A raspberry variety native to eastern North America, characterized by its black thimble-shaped fruit.

   Mûre framboise noire

   • The black thimbleberries are ripe for picking in late summer.
   • She made a delicious pie using black thimbleberries.
   • These thimbleberries have a slightly tart flavor compared to other varieties.

   Synonymesblack raspberryblackcap