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Sambucus racemosa var. pubens

American red elder

Other common names
American red-berried elder
red-berried elder
see morestinking elder
Synonyms
Sambucus pubens
Botanical details
Family
Viburnaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Sambucus

Genus description

Sambucus can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous shrubs or small trees, with pinnate leaves and umbels or panicles of small creamy-white flowers followed by red, white or black berries

Name status

Correct

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