Red-berried Elderberry Sambucus racemosa

Other common names: Red-berried Elder Other scientific names: Sambucus callicarpa, Sambucus microbotrys, Sambucus pubens French names: Sureau rouge Family: Muskroot Family (Adoxaceae), (Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae)) Group: Elderberries Distinctive features: Shrub Similar species:   •   Common Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) - Very similar; Black berries, grows in wetter habitats. Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Compound, Toothed Height: 1 m (3 ft) Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade: Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 320    Shrubs of Ontario: 451    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: racemosa: with racemes For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 151 photographs available. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Plants ● Elderberries