{"product_id":"semences-sureau-blanc-b2b","title":"POS : Common Elderberry","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003e see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCommon elderberry (\u003cem\u003eSambucus canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a robust native shrub, typically reaching between 1.5 and 3 meters in height. Its leaves are composed of serrated leaflets arranged oppositely along the stems. In summer, common elderberry produces large clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, which are highly attractive to pollinators. By late summer, these flowers transform into clusters of dark purplish-black berries, which are edible once fully ripe and cooked, adding a touch of colour and interest to naturalistic gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFurthermore, native elderberry species (\u003cem\u003eSambucus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are recognized as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/keystone-plants-essential-pillars-of-biodiversity\" title=\"Keystone Plants: Essential Pillars of Biodiversity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekeystone plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as they support a wide variety of insects and birds that rely on their flowers, leaves, and fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and culinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCommon elderberry has diaphoretic, laxative, and expectorant properties. The flowers can be used in infusions to treat colds and fevers, while the berries, rich in vitamins A and C, can be cooked to make syrup, jam, and wine. It is essential to cook the berries before consuming them, as they contain slightly toxic compounds when raw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCommon elderberry plays an important ecological role by providing food and habitat for various animals. The flowers attract many pollinators, including bees, while the berries nourish birds and small mammals in the fall. In addition to supporting biodiversity, this shrub helps stabilize soils, especially in riparian zones, thus contributing to erosion prevention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon elderberry seeds require warm stratification followed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" title=\"Stratification\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrowing notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, semences indigènes","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47781454741755,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/products\/sambucus-canadensis-1.jpg?v=1669662753","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-common-elderberry-sambucus-canadensis-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}