beautyberry

noun

beau·ty·ber·ry ˈbyü-tē-ˌber-ē

-ˌbe-rē

: any of a genus (Callicarpa) of deciduous shrubs and trees of the mint family that bear dense clusters of small usually purple berries and are often cultivated as ornamentals

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Summer flowering woody plants (crepe myrtle, beautyberry, glossy abelia, nandina) should be pruned before spring growth begins. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024 After the presentation, lemonade will be available on the patio with a hands-on demonstration of how to make an effective bug repellent from Florida native beautyberry. —

Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024 These plants, along with others, like the American beautyberry bush or mint, create an unpleasant environment for ticks. 2 Plants that Repel Ticks and Fleas from Your Yard 3. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024 Citronella Plant Companion Plants American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a showstopping shrub that gets its name from a gorgeous display of bright purple berries in the fall. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beautyberry