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Sambucus spotting: How to tell the difference between the two main UK elderflowers

July 27, 2020 Kim & Vicky

How to tell apart Black elder (Sambucus nigra) from dwarf elder (S. ebulus) and why it may be important.

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In Foraging, Herbs Tags Elder, Elderflower, Dwarf elder, Sambucus nigra, Sambucus ebulus, Elderberry
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