Use by People:Elder trees were important in Celtic folklore and mythology; they were considered sacred to fairies and were used for making wands. The “Elder Wand” was one of the “Deathly Hallows” in the Harry Potter book series. In Europe, elderflowers are widely used to make syrups, ...
Pernettya,Gaultheria mucronata,is an evergreen shrub native to South America. Its common name, Prickly Heath refers to its small leaves with pointed leaf tips. The berries of this plant, which can be in shades of white, pink, red, rose, purple, or nearly black, all have an interesting ...