Elder, fruit
The small berry that grows on the elder tree, edible when ripe, but mildly poisonous if eaten raw; it is typically cooked and processed into jam. This term can be used to describe the fruit of different species, including the common elder (Sambucus nigra), the yellow elder (Sambucus australasica), and the red elder (Sambucus racemosa). To further specify the species, use the [variety](/schema/Product#variety) field.
Also known as: Elder; Sambucus; Elderberry; Elderberries
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Sambucus spp.
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HESTIA Glossary