Caprifoliaceae Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
American Elder
Iroquois - Food, Sauce & Relish
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128
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Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
Scientific name: Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
USDA symbol: SANIC4 (
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Common names: American Elder
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sauce & Relish
Notes: Dried fruit cakes soaked in warm water and cooked as a sauce or mixed with corn bread.
RECRD: 7854 id: 36720