The elder plant can be used to to treat certain ailments like flu.

For many foragers, elder (Sambucus nigra) is the jewel in the crown. And there are so many simple and delicious ways of eating the flowers and the fruits you can see why.

It’s abundant throughout the UK, in woods and along roadside hedgerows. From late May you’ll see masses of tiny white flowers hanging in sprays which develop into purple elderberries later in the summer.

Elderflowers have many different culinary uses from drinks to deserts, so if you want to dip your toe into the world of foraging, they're a great place to start.

Meaghan and Harry’s cake was made out of Elderflower cordial

This is a syrup made from the Elderflower

How to make Elderflower cordial


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MBhr-kub4Y

I read somewhere that in the olden days because of the healing powers of the elder tree people used to think that the witches hold their coven underneath this tree. I know people who use this to treat flu and other ailments, Elder flower tea from the dried flowers and Jam from the Elderberries.

Rubyventures:
I read somewhere that in the olden days because of the healing powers of the elder tree people used to think that the witches hold their coven underneath this tree. I know people who use this to treat flu and other ailments, Elder flower tea from the dried flowers and Jam from the Elderberries.

Very true statement, you also need to ask the tree before you take its flowers or fruits.

marylandcakes:


Very true statement, you also need to ask the tree before you take its flowers or fruits.

Hope you asked the tree before you collected its flowers?

Rubyventures:



Hope you asked the tree before you collected its flowers?

Of course now.

marylandcakes:


Of course now.

and the tree said yes?

Rubyventures:


and the tree said yes?

Yes

marylandcakes:
The elder plant can be used to to treat certain ailments like flu.

For many foragers, elder (Sambucus nigra) is the jewel in the crown. And there are so many simple and delicious ways of eating the flowers and the fruits you can see why.

It’s abundant throughout the UK, in woods and along roadside hedgerows. From late May you’ll see masses of tiny white flowers hanging in sprays which develop into purple elderberries later in the summer.

Elderflowers have many different culinary uses from drinks to deserts, so if you want to dip your toe into the world of foraging, they're a great place to start.

Meaghan and Harry’s cake was made out of Elderflower cordial

This is a syrup made from the Elderflower

How to make Elderflower cordial


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MBhr-kub4Y

Does this plant grow anywhere in the tropics, and especially Nigeria?

Curiouscity:


Does this plant grow anywhere in the tropics, and especially Nigeria?

Yes I’m sure it can be grown in the tropics.

marylandcakes:


Yes I’m sure it can be grown in the tropics.

I know it can grow, but have you seen or heard of where it has been seen growing?

I need this plant urgently. It would be helpful if the local name is known. Do you know its local name?

Curiouscity:


I know it can grow, but have you seen or heard of where it has been seen growing?

I need this plant urgently. It would be helpful if the local name is known. Do you know its local name?

You can try and order the plant off amazon.

marylandcakes:


You can try and order the plant off amazon.

Thanks!

Only seeds and dried fruits are sold on Amazon. The germination process is a bit tedious, such that I don't want to go through it. Would prefer a live plant. I will keep searching, I may likely get it from South Africa or Kenya, or even some other nearby countries.

Curiouscity:


Thanks!

Only seeds and dried fruits are sold on Amazon. The germination process is a bit tedious, such that I don't want to go through it. Would prefer a live plant. I will keep searching, I may likely get it from South Africa or Kenya, or even some other nearby countries.

Good luck