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Old 22-02-2006, 10:52 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Andy Mabbett
 
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Default Black Elder: harmful if eaten?


I recently bought a Black Elder (Sambucus niger) for friend who's
growing a bird- friendly garden. She also has two dogs, one a puppy.

She was concerned to read on the label that the plant is "harmful if
eaten". Since both elder flowers and elderberries are a food, what's
harmful? Is it the bark or sap, or something else? Or simply
over-cautious labelling.
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