Elder flower
| Sambucus | |
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| Sambucus berries (elderberries) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Adoxaceae |
| Genus: |
Sambucus L. |
| Species | |
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 305 kJ (73 kcal) |
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18.4 g
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| Dietary fiber | 7 g |
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0.5 g
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0.66 g
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| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A equiv. |
(4%)
30 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) |
(6%)
0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
(5%)
0.06 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
(3%)
0.5 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
(3%)
0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
(18%)
0.23 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
(2%)
6 μg |
| Vitamin C |
(43%)
36 mg |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium |
(4%)
38 mg |
| Iron |
(12%)
1.6 mg |
| Magnesium |
(1%)
5 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(6%)
39 mg |
| Potassium |
(6%)
280 mg |
| Zinc |
(1%)
0.11 mg |
| Other constituents | |
| Water | 79.80 g |
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| Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
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Sambucus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae. The various species are commonly called elder or elderberry. The genus was formerly placed in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, but was reclassified as Adoxaceae due to genetic and morphological comparisons to plants in the genus Adoxa.
The oppositely arranged leaves are pinnate with 5–9 leaflets (rarely 3 or 11). Each leaf is 5–30 cm (2.0–11.8 in) long, and the leaflets have serrated margins. They bear large clusters of small white or cream-colored flowers in late spring; these are followed by clusters of small black, blue-black, or red berries (rarely yellow or white).
The genus occurs in temperate to subtropical regions of the world. More widespread in the Northern Hemisphere, its Southern Hemisphere occurrence is restricted to parts of Australasia and South America. Many species are widely cultivated for their ornamental leaves, flowers and fruit.
Species recognized in this genus are:
Ornamental varieties of Sambucus are grown in gardens for their showy flowers, fruits and lacy foliage. Native species of elderberry are often planted by people wishing to support native butterfly and bird species.
Elderberry fruit or flowers are used as dietary supplements for minor diseases such as flu, colds, constipation, and other conditions, often served as a tea, extract, or in a capsule. There is insufficient research to know its effectiveness for such uses or its safety profile.
Raw elderberries are 80% water, 18% carbohydrates, and less than 1% each of protein and fat (table). In a 100 gram amount, elderberries supply 73 calories and are a rich source of vitamin C, providing 43% of the Daily Value (DV). Elderberries also have moderate contents of vitamin B6 (18% DV) and iron (12% DV), with no other nutrients in significant content (table).
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