The bark of some young woody stems contains storage proteins which are subject to an annual rhythm: they accumulate in the autumn and are mobilized in the spring. We show here that the bark ...

The best of the purpleleaf elders, this robust shrub retains its deep burgundy-purple foliage color from spring to fall. What: The best of the purpleleaf elders, sambucus nigra ‘Gerda’ Black Beauty ...

People have long used elderberry for its health benefits. It contains antioxidants, and many believe it can relieve colds, fight the flu, and boost the immune system. There is little scientific ...

Two kinds of elderberry grow in Marin County. Red elderberry, Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa, and blue elderberry, Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea, commonly grow along creeks or streams. This upright ...

Growing a blue elderberry from seed takes patience, but this rewarding process brings lasting beauty, biodiversity, and a ...

Elderberries are renowned for their potent health benefits, particularly when it comes to boosting the immune system and supporting heart health. With a rich history of medicinal use dating back ...

Ovarian carcinoma (OC) patients encounter the severe challenge of clinical management owing to lack of screening measures, chemoresistance and finally dearth of non-toxic therapeutics. Cancer cells ...

My mistrust of my own ability to make a proper record of the names of my plants has proved entirely unfounded. There is an elder in flower at the moment so beautiful its name must be shared with ...

With its deep purple hue, elderberry juice might just be the most intriguing wellness drink of the moment. With good reason: this juice, which resembles a magical elixir, has recently been the subject ...

Black elderberries are shiny, round, dark purple berries that have been used in Europe and northern Africa for a long time. They’re the fruit of a shrub called the black elder, which goes by the ...