Sambucus racemosa
Red-berried Elder
Sambucus racemosa, commonly known as red-berried elder or red elderberry, is a medium-sized shrub that can grow up to 2-4 meters (7-13 feet) tall, although it rarely reaches 6 meters. The stems are soft with a broad pith. Each leaf is composed of 5 to 7 leaflike leaflets that are lance-shaped to narrowly oval and irregularly serrated. The leaflets have a strong, disagreeable scent when crushed. The inflorescence is a vaguely cone-shaped panicle consisting of several cymes of flowers, which are pink when closed and white, cream, or yellowish when open. Each flower has small, recurved petals and a star-shaped axis of five white stamens tipped in yellow anthers. The fruit is a bright red drupe containing 3 to 5 seeds, which are eaten by birds.
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Dipsacales
Adoxaceae
Sambucus
The stems, roots, and foliage of Sambucus racemosa are poisonous. The berries can be toxic or cause nausea if eaten raw, but are reportedly safe to eat when cooked. The plant contains various compounds including saponins, tannins and alkaloids.
Traditionally used as a medicine by Native Americans for various ailments including emetic, antidiarrheal, cold and cough remedy, dermatological and gynecological aid. The fruit is used in various cooked recipes by indigenous peoples. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant for traditional and wildlife gardens.
Mid-summer
Spring
2-4 meters (7-13 feet)
White, cream, or yellowish
Riparian environments, woodlands, and other moist areas
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