Red-berried elder

Sambucus racemosa is a species of elder known by the common names red-berried elder and red elderberry. It produces a red drupe.

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Is it poisonous?

Considered toxic. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. The roots, twigs, leaves, and unripe fruit are considered poisonous and cause nausea and digestive upset.Ripe berries must be cooked before consumption Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Sambucus sibirica — considered toxic
• Sambucus williamsii — considered toxic
• Sambucus sieboldiana — considered toxic
• Sambucus kamtschatica — considered toxic

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Family

Viburnaceae

Genus

Sambucus

Species

Sambucus racemosa

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