Elderberry
Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra
Family Name: Adoxaceae
Plant Description: Shrub or small tree with dark berries and flat-topped white flowers
Ecosystem: Woodlands, hedgerows
Size: 3–6 metres
Shape: Multi-stemmed with arching branches
Geographical Origin: Europe
Current Distribution: Europe, North America
Flower Shapes and Colours: Creamy-white, umbrella-like clusters
Seed Types and Size: Tiny seeds within berries
Uses: Cold and flu remedy, syrup
Parts Used: Berries, flowers
Medicinal Uses: Immune support, anti-viral
Planetary Influences: Venus
Metaphysical Uses: Protection, transformation
Elemental Association: Water