american dewberry

noun

Meaning

A trailing, low-growing bramble native to North America that produces edible, dark purple-black berries similar to blackberries but smaller and often sweeter.

Examples

  • The american dewberry thrives in the sandy, well-drained soil of the coastal plains.
  • We spent the entire afternoon picking wild american dewberry fruits along the edges of the meadow.

Synonyms: bramble, trailing blackberry