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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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
American beautyberry is an excellent native shrub for wildlife.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Giles will discuss native landscape plants and demonstrate how to make an effective bug repellent with beautyberry.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
American beautyberry is an excellent native shrub for wildlife.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Giles will discuss native landscape plants and demonstrate how to make an effective bug repellent with beautyberry.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Similar to the Violet-C Serum, the Violet-C Radiance Mask also contains Japanese beautyberry, two types of vitamin C, and 10 percent AHAs to gently and effectively resurface the skin.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for beautyberry
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“Beautyberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beautyberry. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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