Elderflower
By: Barnaby Dorfman

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Elderflowers are fragrant, small, white flowers that blossom on Elderberry trees. The flowers are used medicinally to relive cold and flu like symptoms. The flowers can be preserved with vinegar and the blossoms used in salads or as a garnish. The leaves, however are considered quite potent and have been known to keep insects away.

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Translations: ニワトコの花, Béžový kvet, Елдерфловер, Holunderblüten, Bezový květ, Fiori di sambuco, Hyldeblomst, Vlierbloesem, Flor de saúco, Елдерфлауер, 桂花, Fläder, Элдерфлауэр, Flor de saüc