Greek terms "symphorein" (to bear together) and "karpos" (fruit) are used in the scientific name of the plant Symphoricarpos. The thickly packed berries on the branches give this variety its name. Alkaloids in snowberries are poisonous to humans. The earliest indicators of intoxication are nausea, drowsiness, and a feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness. The quails, grouse, pheasants, and bears rely on snowberries as a primary source of food during the winter. Snowberry leaves are preferred by elks and white-tailed deer, while the stem is eaten by rabbits and mice. Animals that consume fruit aid in seed dissemination. Snowberry serves as a safe haven for a variety of wildlife, including birds and small mammals. Snowberry branches were once used to make brooms and arrow shafts. Pipe stems were made from hollowed-out sticks. Snowberry fruit was utilized by Native Americans as a natural shampoo and to speed up digestion of fatty meals because of the plant's foaming characteristics. In Russia, crushed snowberries are used as a natural hand lotion. Sore, watery eyes can be treated with an infusion of snowberries. Skin irritations such as rashes and burns can be alleviated with the use of fresh snowberries. Urinary retention, TB, venereal illness, and fever linked with toothache can all be alleviated by using the root and stem. Snowberry is a long-lived perennial that can persist in the wild for up to 40 years. For vase arrangements and hand-tied bouquets, snowberry's pearlized berries are ideal. In addition to bridal bouquets, buttonholes, and table centerpieces, include it in wedding flower designs.