There are no elderberry bushes on the properties on which I walk. I have finally learned to identify them -- easy to do right now because they are in conspicuous bloom -- they are common along roadsides. They seem to like damp, sunny spots and it is a puzzle why I can't find any in fields. There are several a short distance up my road. I look forward to following their progress and to the fall harvest.
The elderberry, or sambuchus, is renowned for its curative properties and makes an excellent 'wine'.
photo: Walking back from today's outing, I was struck by the elecampane just starting to bloom against a cluster of thistles.
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