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sweep
23-Jul-06, 17:37
does anyone know the name of this tree currently in flower with large creamy flowers - a bit like cauliflower heads - and smallish oval leaves. quite a lot in caithness esp watten area etc. thanks.
janette
23-Jul-06, 18:19
probably an elder
Ricco
23-Jul-06, 19:24
Could be a Rowan.
2little2late
24-Jul-06, 23:55
does anyone know the name of this tree currently in flower with large creamy flowers - a bit like cauliflower heads - and smallish oval leaves. quite a lot in caithness esp watten area etc. thanks.

Have to agree with janette, it sounds very much like and elder.
janette
25-Jul-06, 15:08
Had a look and the rowan flowers are long past, the berries are formed now.

When the elder flowers go to fruit, maybe we should try and make elderflower wine, maybe help the quiz along on a sunday night

he ho
trinkie
29-Jul-06, 19:01
It sounds like an Elder to me.

If so, you can eat the flowers - dip them in a light batter and fry - delicious.
Also make wine from the flowers, good for chest problems.
The berries can too can be used for cordial and wine... yummy !