salmonberry

/ˈsæmənˌbɛri/
noun
  1. A small, edible, orange-red berry that grows on a shrub in the rose family, native to the Pacific Northwest of North America.
    • We picked salmonberries along the trail and ate them fresh.
    • Salmonberry jam is a popular treat in Alaska and British Columbia.
    • The salmonberry bush had bright pink flowers before the fruit appeared.
  2. The shrub that produces salmonberries.
    • The salmonberry grows well in moist, shady areas near streams.
    • I planted a salmonberry in my backyard for its berries and flowers.
    • Salmonberry thickets provide shelter for birds and small animals.
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