Elder Berry

The native species are often planted by people wishing to support native butterfly and bird species.

Both the berries and the flowers are used in yogurt desserts in Germany. Wines, fruit pies and relishes have also been produced from the berries or flowers.

It has been used medicinally for hundreds of years and some preliminary studies demonstrate that elderberry may have a measurable effect in treating the flu, alleviating allergies and boosting overall respiratory health.

The most powerful wand in the ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ is a wand made of sambucus known as the “Elder Wand”.