shadbush

English

Etymology

shad +‎ bush, its flowers traditionally being said to appear "when the shad run".

Noun

shadbush (plural shadbushes)

Any plant in the genus Amelanchier.

Synonyms

(plant in Amelanchier): Juneberry, serviceberry, shadberry.

Translations

serviceberry — see serviceberry

Further reading

Amelanchier on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Amelanchier on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Category:Amelanchier on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
shadbush at USDA Plants database

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