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Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis

Amercian elderberry

Other common names
American elder
autumn-flowering elder
see moreCanadian elderberry
sweet elder
Synonyms
Sambucus canadensis
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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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