| Elder |
| Fläder |
| Flowers & Berries: Sambucus (Elder or Elderberry) is a genus of between 5 and 30 species of shrubs or small trees (two species herbaceous), formerly treated in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae, but now shown by genetic evidence to be correctly classified in the moschatel family Adoxaceae. |
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Elder flowers make good cold summer drinks. The flowers are distilled and the essence is made in to syrups, used in fruit salads as well as summer drinks. It is extremely popular in Sweden, known as "Flädersaft", and every child grows up with it. The flower is also used to make Elder flower wine and brandy. The berries can be used in jam and jellies and made into a syrup to flavor drinks and can be used as a substitute for currants.
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