GUELDER ROSE - VIBURNUM OPULUS
GUELDER ROSE - VIBURNUM OPULUS
Local name: Kalina obecná
Where to find it: South Moravia, Labe area
Elevation: Sunny hills with plenty of heat
Description: Key characteristics of Guelder Rose include its opposite, three-lobed leaves and large, flat clusters of white flowers that appear in spring. These are followed by bright red, translucent berries in the fall, resembling cranberries.
Usable parts: Berry
Medicinal properties: Guelder Rose berries are rich in antioxidants and have been used for their potential immune-boosting properties.
Preparation: Preserve Guelder Rose by making jams, jellies, or tinctures from the berries.
Harvest time: Harvest the berries in late summer or early fall for making jams, jellies, or tinctures.
Harvest method: Harvest berries by picking them when fully ripe in late summer or early fall, and use them for making jams, jellies, or tinctures.
Conservation: Make jams, jellies, or tinctures from guelder rose berries and store them in sealed containers.
