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Sambucus nigra
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Species: |
Caprifoliaceae |
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Type: |
Deciduous |
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Height: |
Up to 30' (9 m) |
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Fruit: |
Elderberries |
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Common Elder |
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Common Elder is a deciduous tree or shrub. It bears large flat
heads of cream/white flowers in June which are followed by
tiny black berries - used to make elderberry wine. The
leaves are pinnate and slightly serrated.
Elder is commonly used in herbal medicine. An infusion made
from the flowers is used for respiratory problems. The juice
from the berries is used to treat headaches and the leaves
can be used to treat wounds. |
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Common
Elder |
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Common Elder |
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Elder
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