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  1. #Goutweed aka ground elder isn't related to sambucus at all but their #flowers are almost identical.

    Native to Europe & Asia, introduced as ornamental plant. It has a history as a #medicinal #herb to treat #gout & #arthritis; applied in hot wraps externally - with its boiled leaves & roots. Leaves, before flowering, can be eaten like spinach.

    #nature #EdiblePlants #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #GetOutside #YYJ #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #Wsanec #PNW #PlantIdentification #FlowersIdentification