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Sambucus nigra  L.  ssp. caerulea  (Raf.) Bolli

(not an active name)

Blue elderberry
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Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea is a shrub that is native to California.
also called Sambucus mexicana
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Parent: Sambucus nigra
Genus: Sambucus
Family: Viburnaceae  
(Caprifoliaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat the raw fruit of this plant.

Wetlands:
Arid West: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands

Name Status:

Alternate Names:
JEFSambucus mexicana
PLANTSSambucus nigra ssp. cerulea
Information about  Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2025).