danewort
/ˈdeɪnˌwɔrt/
noun
- A dwarf elder plant (Sambucus ebulus) with white flowers and black berries, historically used in medicine.
- The danewort in the hedgerow had clusters of dark berries.
- Farmers sometimes consider danewort a nuisance because it spreads quickly.
- An old remedy for joint pain used crushed danewort leaves.