Elder or Elderberry

Depending on the taxonomist you listen to, there are between 5 and 30 species of deciduous shrubs, small trees and herbaceous perennials in this genus. Most species are native to temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere although a few come from Australasia and South America.

 

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Sambucus caerulea Blueberry Elder or Elderberry
S. canadensis American Elder or Elderberry
S. nigra European Elder or Elderberry
S. pubens Scarlet Elder or Elderberry
S. racemosa European Elder or Elderberry
   

 

 
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