Did you know humans have been eating elderberries on this continent for at least 10,000 years? And even longer elsewhere -- paleobotanists in southwestern China have unearthed seed parts of an Elder species that date back to the Pliocene era, which is estimated to be at least 2.6 million years ago and, possibly, as much as 5.3 million years ago.

Elderberry is global because it grows on many continents, but also truly native, born and grown in the USA. There are many species of Elderberry (Sambucus) in North America, including red, blue, and ornamental types. Native Americans used many parts of the shrub, and we offer two particularly tasty parts: dried elderflowers (occasionally) and Elderberry Apple "Shots"(the pressed berry plus apple syrup) from the edible species, Sambucus Nigra spp. canadensis.

Elderberries are a heritage food. Our grandparents seem to have known more about the plant than we do today. After hearing from hundreds of customers, I've learned that most of you have a vague recollection about Uncle Ed's elderberry wine, some have wonderful memories of picking it with grandma, and a few know elderberries for health-related reasons.

Read more in Part 2 of Elderberry Lore: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask".

Click here for the Nutritional Values of Raw Elderberries, compared to blueberries and blackberries.

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