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Poison or Medicine?


This is growing in my backyard, andI think it looks like elderberry. However, I know elderberry can look like a few poisonous plants. I have done some research and the research is pointing towards elderberry, but I'm not confident IDing plants myself.

So, before I either let it grow berries, or (very carefully,) cut it down: what is this?

by MickeyKat237

8 Comments

  1. bLue1H

    Elderberry

    Edit: the berries are toxic unless cooked

  2. PrettyLittleAccident

    It’s elderberry, water hemlock flower petals don’t touch like elderberry flower petals do

  4. amarrs181

    Technically, anything is a poison in high enough quantities. Vice versa, in low amounts, some poisons are medicinal.

  5. sebsiw

    You can make lemonade/syrup out of the elderflowers

  7. DrWildIndigo

    Take a pic or a piece of it to your local University or COOPERATIVE SERVICE before you make plans to consume it..👀🌿

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