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The Living Forest (93) : European Elder

The Living Forest (93) : European Elder

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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

The Living Forest (93) : European Elder

In autumn, the European Elder produces dark purple to black berries (only 3 to 5mm diameter) in drooping clusters.
They are an important food for many fruit-eating birds, notably Blackcaps.

Dutch name : Gewone Vlier
German name : Schwarze Holunder
Latin name : Sambucus nigra

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