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Sambucus peruviana is a species of tree in the family Viburnaceae. It is native to Central America and South America.
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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 australis — considered toxic
- Sambucus lanceolata — considered toxic
- Sambucus palmensis — considered toxic
- Sambucus sieboldiana — considered toxic
- Sambucus javanica — considered toxic
- Sambucus kamtschatica — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Dipsacales
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Genus
- Sambucus
- Species
- Sambucus peruviana
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