What is another word for blue elder?
Pronunciation: [blˈuː ˈɛldə] (IPA) 
Blue elder, also known as Sambucus nigra, is a flowering plant that produces clusters of small, bluish-black berries. Depending on the region or culture, it may be referred to by a variety of synonyms or common names. In North America, it is commonly known as elderberry or common elder. In Europe, it may also be called black elder, European elder, or simply elder. In some cultures, it is associated with medicinal properties and is referred to as the medicine tree or the tree of life. Other synonyms for blue elder include sweet elder, tree of music, and Judas tree, referencing the legend that Judas Iscariot hanged himself on an elder tree.
