Question: This was taken in Windham, NH--roadside--marshy, boggy area. elderberries? wild sasparilla? or something else? toxic? edible? thank you.
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This was taken in Windham, NH--roadside--marshy, boggy area. elderberries? wild sasparilla? or something else? toxic? edible? thank you.
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tracyd123, this is Sambucus nigra (black elderberry). The fruits are edible, and though slightly sweet, have a somewhat rank smell/flavor that some people do not enjoy. Elderberry is most commonly used as an antiviral (a syrup is made from the berries) that has ample documentation of its efficacy. Best wishes.
