Vascular Plants of Henry W. Coe State Park   |  Dicots
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Sambucus mexicana
Blue Elderberry; Mexican Elder

A member of the Caprifoliaceae, or Honeysuckle Family


Fruit and foliage.

The fruit is edible, very tart, and usually has little sweetness,
but often satisfyingly juicy.  They make great jelly.

Hunting Hollow.

3 July 2004.

Photograph copyright Ó Gena Zolotar.
Used with permission.




Inflorescence in bud.
At Coe Headquarters behind visitor center, Pine Ridge.

12 March 2005.

Photograph copyright Ó Gena Zolotar.
Used with permission.


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