Article Nº 1274 Plant Vol. I · p. 757
Dwarf elder (Sambucus ebulus)
Original title: Engos (Sambucus Ebulus)
Dwarf elder (Sambucus ebulus), a plant of the honeysuckle family found at Ponta do Pargo, Porto Novo and Funchal; its crushed leaves are used to treat bruises.
A plant of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), found at Ponta do Pargo, Porto Novo, Funchal, etc. It has unpleasant-smelling, odd-pinnatisect leaves with oblong-lanceolate, serrated segments, and white or reddish flowers with purple anthers. The crushed leaves of this plant are used in the treatment of bruises.
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