gall berry
/ˈɡɔlˌbɛri/
noun
- A small evergreen shrub or tree native to the southeastern United States, with shiny leaves and red or black berries.
- The leaves of the gall-berry are dark green and glossy all year round.
- We planted a gall-berry in the garden because it attracts birds.
- The gall-berry bushes along the trail were full of bright red berries in winter.
- The berry of this plant, often used in traditional remedies or as bird food.
- Birds love to eat gall-berries when other food is scarce.
- The children collected gall-berries to make a simple dye for their craft project.
- Some people use dried gall-berries in herbal teas.