Sambucus canadensis If you’re a Harry Potter fan then you may be all too familiar with the notable “Deathstick” or the “Wand of Destiny,”—the most powerful wand in the land; but did you know the wand was made of elder wood? Perhaps there was reason the wand was made from the hardwood of an American elder tree. In fact, the name Sambucus was derived from the Latin name Sambuca—a type of harp or stringed instrument. The stems were commonly used…
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