checkerberry

• 指一种匍匐生长的灌木，原产于北美东部，开白色钟形花，结红色浆果状果实，叶有香气并可提取冬青油。也指这种植物所结的红色浆果。

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.

   植物

   • 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.

   同义词boxberrygroundberrypartridgeberryteaberrywintergreen

2. C1formalamericanscientific

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

   果实

   • 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.

   同义词boxberryspiceberryteaberrywintergreen