Sambucus nigra, elder
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Sambucus nigra, elder
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Adoxaceae Alfred Waterhouse Asterid Ceiling Dipsacales Elder Eudicot Indoor Panel Sambucus Waterhouse Angiospermae Common Elder Dicot Dicotyledon European Elder Magnoliophyta Sambucus Nigra
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This stunning Victorian-era photograph captures the beauty and elegance of a Sambucus nigra, or elder, plant, suspended from a ceiling panel in a nineteenth-century interior. The intricately designed panel, adorned with delicate floral motifs, provides a perfect backdrop for the elder's elegant white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. The elder, a flowering plant belonging to the family Adoxaceae and the order Dipsacales, is an eudicot and angiosperm, making it a member of the Magnoliophyta division. This common elder, also known as the European elder, is native to Europe and North America and is characterized by its tall, branching stems and clusters of small, white or pink flowers. The elder has been a source of fascination for botanists and naturalists for centuries, and its ornamental qualities have made it a popular choice for indoor decoration during the Victorian era. In this photograph, taken by renowned English photographer Alfred Waterhouse in the late 1800s, the elder is displayed in all its splendor, suspended from the ceiling of a grand Victorian hall. The elder's flowers are rich in nectar and attract various insects, making it an important source of food for pollinators. The plant also produces small, black-blue berries that are edible and have been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. This photograph is a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world, and the Victorian fascination with bringing the outdoors in. The elder, with its delicate white flowers and glossy green leaves, adds a touch of elegance and charm to this nineteenth-century interior.
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