Sambucus nigra f porphyrophylla 'Gerda'

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Sambucus nigra f porphyrophylla 'Gerda'. Dr Henry Oakeley. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Sambucus nigra f porphyrophylla E.C.Nelson Caprifolia Cultivar 'Gerda'. Elderberry. Distribution: The leaves, stems and seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides which liberate hydrogen cyanide when crushed or chewed. While elderberry cordials are drunk widely, it has not been accepted for use as a traditional herbal medicine (European Medicines Agency, draft report, 2013) Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.

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