Friday, 15 December 2023

Plants We Used To Use 149. Elder

The hollow stems of Elder (Sambuca nigra) were used, when safely blowing on kindling, to make fires. Only the plant's flowers and berries are, after cooking to destroy toxins, edible. Both can be employed in wine making. Berries can also flavour gin or be used to produce syrups and cordials.
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