1. Elderberry
Sambucus cerulea

2. Characteristics
• Opposite leaves pinnately compound
• Leaves up to 12”
• Flowers in white clusters
• Dark blue black berries
• Opposite branches
• Small scraggly shrub like trees

3. Ecology
• Grows in the open in places like
roadsides,hillsides and disturbed areas
• Fruit eaten by birds and mammals but may
be toxic to humans unless cooked
• Used for wine, jelly and jam