Irish wildflowers
Photographs: Co. Cork |
Elder Sambucus nigra Trom Family: Caprifoliaceae Flowering: June-July. Fruiting: August-September. Deciduous tree or large shrub. Native. Dense heads of sweet-scented creamy-white flowers are followed by purple-black edible berries. Leaves with 5-9 toothed leaflets. Furrowed, corky bark and pithy stems. Many suckers are produced from base. Widespread in woods, scrub and hedgerows. Similar: Dwarf Elder, S. ebulus |
Elder, Sambucus nigra, Trom
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