Groundberry

/ˈɡraʊndberi/ noun

Definition

A low-growing plant that produces berries close to the ground, or the berry from such a plant; possibly referring to strawberries or similar ground-level fruits.

Etymology

Compound word from 'ground' plus 'berry,' descriptively naming plants or fruits that grow at or near ground level rather than on trees or tall shrubs.

Kelly Says

This is one of many plant names that directly describe how they grow—'groundberry' is perfectly transparent, unlike many plant names that reference obscure legends or ancient people.

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