Elderflower vs. Elderberry

Elderflower vs. Elderberry — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Elderflower and Elderberry

Elderflowernoun

The blossom of the elderberry, often specifically the European species Sambucus nigra

Elderberrynoun

The elder; a shrub or tree of the genus Sambucus.

Elderberrynoun

The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavour drinks etc.

Elderberrynoun

common black-fruited shrub or small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies

Elderberrynoun

berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies

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