Flower of European Black Elderberry

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Flower of European Black Elderberry

Flower of European Black Elderberry

European Black Elderberry ( Sambucus nigra ) are common on the slopes of Mount Chyrowa in the Low Beskid. In Polish language these plants are often called "hyczki". Because they are so abundant here, one of the entire glades below Mount Chyrowa was called "Hyczki". The Low Beskid - June 2007.
Henryk
on Jun 12, 2007 3:30 am
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 300765

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julesblaidd

julesblaidd - Jun 12, 2007 4:33 am - Voted 10/10

Hmmm

What a great tea can you cook from this flower ! I love it !

Henryk

Henryk - Jun 12, 2007 1:46 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Hmmm

Thank you for your comment. In Poland, we pick the flowers and fruits of elderberry and dry them for tea. It is belived that elderberry tea prevents common cold. I will go back to the place where I saw these flowers in autumn and take a picture of the fruits.
Henryk

banzai.barbara - Jun 12, 2007 7:03 am - Voted 10/10

and what a...

good marmelade/jelly too! (mmhh...that reminds me of my granny)

Henryk

Henryk - Jun 12, 2007 1:48 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: and what a...

Thank you Barbara. I am very happy that my photo brought good memories. My Mom also used to make juice from elderberry fruits. My Dad in turn used to make liquors and drank them as a prevention from the flu.
Henryk

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