elder bush dozens white flowers elderberry sambucus late spring

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Elder bush: Dozens of white flowers of elderberry Sambucus in late spring Royalty Free Stock Photo

Elder bush: Dozens of white flowers of elderberry Sambucus in late spring

The idea that the good spirits dwelled in the elderberry was known to Greeks, Romans and Germanic tribes alike, with the result that it was customary to `plant the elderberry near the house`; however, never under the bedroom, since the heavy, sweetish scent of the blossoms makes you dizzy. In addition, a cross of elderberry placed on the grave at the time of burial, which turned green again after a while, was considered a sign that the deceased was destined for a blessed afterlife.