Sambucus canadensis

Common Elderberry

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Family: Adoxaceae (Moschatel family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: late April - July
Mid-Atlantic fruit ripe: July - August

While the ripe fruits (known as elderberries) of Common Elderberry are considered edible, all other parts fo the plant (including unripe elderberries) contain potentially toxic chemicals.




1 June 2019
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
1 June 2019
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
1 June 2019
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
 




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