Also known as: Straiff, Alhuren, Battree, Boure Tree, Bour Tree, Eldrum, Ellhorn, Frau Holle (German), Hildemoer (German), Hollunder (German), Hylder, Lady Ellhorn, Old Gal, Old Lady, Pipe Tree, Rob Elder, Sureau (French), Sweet Elder, Tree of Doom, Devil's Eye, Yakori Bengeskro (Romany).
Magickal uses include: Exorcism, protection, healing, magick, prosperity, sleep, wishes, protection against intruders, protection against the law.