what is elder berrys?

Answer 1

Elder or Elderberry (Sambucus) is a genus of between 5-30 species of fast-growing 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. The genus is mainly native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with three species in the Southern Hemisphere.

The leaves are opposite, pinnate, with 5-9 leaflets (rarely 3 or 11), each leaf 5-30 cm long, the leaflets with a serrated margin. They bear large clusters of small white or cream coloured flowers in the late spring, that are followed by clusters of small red, bluish or black (rarely yellow or white) berries. The berries are a very valuable food resource for many birds. Elders are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Brown-tail, Buff Ermine, Dot Moth, Emperor Moth, The Engrailed, Swallow-tailed Moth and The V-pug. The crushed foliage and immature fruit have a strong foetid smell.

Answer 2

Elder

The Elder, with its flat-topped masses of creamy-white, fragrant blossoms, followed by large drooping bunches of purplish-black, juicy berries, is a familiar object in English countryside and gardens. It has been said, with some truth, that our English summer is not here until the Elder is fully in flower, and that it ends when the berries are ripe.

Elder Flowers and Elder Berries have long been used in the English countryside for making many home-made drinks and preserves that are almost as great favourites now as in the time of our great-grandmothers. The berries make an excellent home-made wine and winter cordial, which improves with age, and taken hot with sugar, just before going to bed, is an old-fashioned and wellestablished cure for a cold.

Answer 3

Elder Berry is a plant that folks can grow in their yards if they want.

The birds & other critters love them. Also the berry can be made into jams & jellies or eaten fresh.

Answer 4

Halley Berry's grandparents

Answer 5

Elderberries are a fruit just like blue berries or strawberries. They are sort of seedy, yet make great pies, jellies, and smoothies. Here is a site that will tell you all there is to know about them.
extension.usu.edu/files/foodpubs/fn252.pdf

Answer 6

angel82 was very informative, but I'd like to add that Elderberries are inedible because they taste nasty, but you can use the flowers to make fabulous tasting cordial

Answer 7

its the cousin of dingle berries.

Answer 8

well does it have a color or what need more info

Answer 9

i have no idea