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Sambucus cerulea is a large, deciduous shrub grow to 6 metres (20 ft) in height and width. [4] It normally grows rather wildly from several stems, which can be heavily pruned (or even cut to the ground) during winter dormancy.
Sambucus mexicana tree that grows between 2-9 meters tall (30 feet). [5] With pinnate leaves that consist of 5-9 leaflets, they emit a strong smell. The compounded leaves tend to be adorned with clusters of white to cream-colored, small flowers. These ensembles of flowers are conjoined with dark blue or black berries. [5]
Hollowed elderberry twigs have traditionally been used as spiles to tap maple trees for syrup. [27] Additionally, they have been hollowed out and used as flutes, blowguns, and syringes. [ 28 ] In addition, the elderberry twigs and fruit are employed in creating dyes for basketry.
This basic guide to growing elderberry plants includes planting and care tips, types to grow, and best companion plants.
The dark blue or purple berries are mildly poisonous in their raw state, but are edible after cooking. [26] [28] They can be used to make jam, jelly, [28] chutney, and Pontack sauce. In Scandinavia and Germany, soup made from the elderberry (e.g. the German Fliederbeersuppe) is a traditional meal. [29]
Elderberry has been used to remedy colds, congestion, and flus for thousands of years. And today, some Indigenous Americans still use the berry for food, medicines, and other purposes (like dye ...
State tree Red pine Minnesota: State grain: Wild rice: 1977 [68] State mushroom: Morel: 1984 [68] State muffin: Blueberry muffin: 1988 [68] State fruit: Honeycrisp apple: 2006 [68] Mississippi: State Fruit: Blueberry: 2023 [69] Missouri: State tree nut: Eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra) 1990 [70] State grape: Norton/Cynthiana (Vitis ...
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