NAME IN ENGLISH: ELDER
BOTANICAL NAME: SAMBUCUS NIGRA
It is from Europe and North America.
It is a deciduous tree.
It has a spreading crown.
The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, 10-30cm. The leaves are pinnately compound. They have an elliptical shape and the margins are serrate or toothed.
When it is young, the bark is grey and it changes the colour when it gets old.
The fruit is glossy dark purple berry.
It is 6 m tall.
It is used for creating medicines and in the cuisine for making elderberry jam.