| 词源 |
serviceberry. “The blueberry of the northern plains,” or “juneberry,” was dubbed the serviceberry as far back as the 18th century. This name has a touching story behind it. Since its white blossoms appeared almost as soon as the ground thawed in spring, American pioneer families that had kept a body through the winter to bury in workable ground used these first flowers to cover the grave. Covering such graves was the “ser- vice” this bush performed. |