GS4 Sambucus nigra L.

Family Viburnaceae
Genus Sambucus
Species nigra
Author L.
Use Wood of old trees valued for working. The bark and roots yield a black dye, while the berries yield a violet dye. Fruits and flowers used for a variety of foodstuff, included jams and cordial.
Collector Glyn Sherrat
Number GS4
Date 17/06/2007
Location Scrubland, south of Teddington Train Station, Middlesex, UK
Coordinates N 51.42363326 E -0.331982933
Common name/s Elder
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