Sambucus canadensis: UW-Stevens Point Freckmann Herbarium: Plant Details Page

Sambucus canadensis L. var. canadensis image

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Family Caprifoliaceae
Sambucus canadensis L. var. canadensis
American elder, elderberry
Sambucus: from the Greek word sambuke for a musical instrument made from elderwood
canadensis: of or referring to Canada
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Status:	Native
Plant:	perennial shrub
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Synonyms

Sambucus canadensis L. var. laciniata A.Gray
Sambucus nigra L. subsp. canadensis (L.) R.Bolli

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