# Elder > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Sambucus nigra | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: ivory white<br>Leaves: Pinnate, with a serrated margin | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Temperate, hedges, woods, and roadsides | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Perennial | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Cook]], [[Herbalist]], [[Poisonmaker]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | up to 8 m | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description A white-blooming shrub often inhabited by goddesses and spirits. Poisonous while raw, elderberries make delicious jams, while offering protection from evil. --- ## Properties eaten raw causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea ### Magical Properties - Attracts fey - Brings luck and prosperity - Connects to spirits of air and wind - Forces magicians to release curses and spells targeting you - Protects the area ### Medicinal Properties - Anti-inflammatory - Reduces congestion and swelling - Treats cold and flu symptoms ### Culinary Properties - Berries edible when cooked - Flowers as drink and dessert flavoring