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At the top of the stairway is an Elderberry tree. The Tongva valued this plant because its branches and stems could be made into clapper sticks, flutes, and even whistles. In addition, its fruit added flavor to the Tongva diet and had medicinal properties. DIRECTIONS: From the top of the stairs, the road leads in several directions: to the left is the picnic area; to the right are the historic adobe, the orchard path to the backyard, the Visitor Center and Museum Shop, and the parking lots.


Elderberry Clapper Stick

Elderberry Clapper Stick

Elderberry Bush at top of stairway

Elderberry Bush at top of stairway

Elderberries

Elderberries