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Elderberry refers to several different varieties of the Sambucus tree, which is a flowering plant belonging to the Adoxaceae family. The most common type is Sambucus nigra , also known as the European elderberry or black elder. This tree is native to Europe, though it is widely grown in many other parts of the world as well ( 1 , 2 ). S. nigra grows up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall and has clusters of small white- or cream-colored flowers known as elderflowers. The berries are found in small black or blue-blac
The berries are quite tart and need to be cooked to be eaten. The flowers have a delicate muscat aroma and can be eaten raw or cooked ( 1 ). Other varieties include the American elder, dwarf elder, blue elderberry, danewort, red-fruited elder and antelope brush ( 1 ). Various parts of the elderberry tree have been used throughout history for medicinal and culinary purposes ( 2 ).