Sambucus lanceolata is a species of elderberry endemic to Madeira Island in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The common name in English is Madeira elder.
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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 palmensis — considered toxic
- Sambucus peruviana — considered toxic
- Sambucus sieboldiana — considered toxic
- Sambucus australis — considered toxic
- Sambucus williamsii — considered toxic
- Sambucus gaudichaudiana — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Dipsacales
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Genus
- Sambucus
- Species
- Sambucus lanceolata
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