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Just a quick update to add to the photo collection… some great photos of Sambucus mexicana, or the blue elderberry found in warmer climates (I’ve seen Mexico and California specifically mentioned; not sure where else exactly). Also called the Mexican elder, and sometimes lumped in with Sambucus canadensis, the North American elder. Note the hazy […]

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I had a request as to whether elderberries and Queen Anne’s Lace were the same thing, and I have to say I thought that too when I was in the Missouri Ozarks a couple years ago, even to the point of snapping a photo to check it out later.

But as shown in the photo above, Queen […]

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This photo from the King Country Plant Guide shows a good closeup of the flowering stage of Sambucus racemosa, or the red elderberry. (Remember, this is the elderberry that grows in cooler North American climates, and should not be eaten!) You can really see the difference between the fist-sized bunched appearance of the racemosa flowers […]

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This article from the Texas Native Plants Database confirms that the elderberry I’m looking for here is the Sambucus canadensis. It says this variety can be found from Texas and Florida all the way up north through Nova Scotia - talk about adaptable!

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A good summary of the various types of elderberry and their medicinal uses, explaining what ailments it’s good for, and what it’s not.

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Photos and description of the Blue Elderberry plant.

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If you have room for only one edible plant, consider the elderberry, Ms. Burke says. It’s easy to grow, anchors the mixed border with its bold foliage and flowers, and provides glorious clusters of shiny, dark purple berries.

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Some basic info on the various types of elderberry, and two recipes for elderberry wine.

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