American black elderberry
American Black Elderberry
American Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis), pronounced as /əˈmɛrɪkən blæk ˈɛldərˌbɛri/, is a species of elderberry native to a large area of North America. It is also known as Common Elder, American Elder, Canada Elder, and Black Elder.
Etymology
The term "elderberry" is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "æld", meaning "fire", due to the use of its hollow stems as bellows to blow air into a fire. The "black" in its name refers to the dark colored berries it produces.
Description
American Black Elderberry is a deciduous shrub growing to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall or more, with dense clusters of small white or cream-colored flowers in late spring; these are followed by clusters of small black, blue-black, or red berries (rarely yellow or white).
Usage
The berries and flowers of the American Black Elderberry are used in traditional medicine for their various health benefits. They are often used to make Elderberry Syrup, Elderberry Wine, and Elderberry Tea.
Related Terms
- Elder (genus): The genus of flowering plants to which the American Black Elderberry belongs.
- Sambucus: The scientific name for the elderberry plant.
- Deciduous: A term referring to plants that shed their leaves annually.
- Shrub: A small to medium-sized woody plant.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American black elderberry
- Wikipedia's article - American black elderberry
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