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Sambucus velutina

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Kingdom
  
Family
  
Adoxaceae

Scientific name
  
Sambucus velutina

Order
  
Genus
  
Sambucus

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Species

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Sambucus australasica, Sambucus racemosa subsp ra, Sambucus palmensis, Sambucus gaudichaudiana, Sambucus peruviana

Sambucus velutina, more commonly known as the velvet elder, is a relatively large, deciduous shrub that is endemic to the Southwestern region of the United States. This particular species is characteristic of Central California and Western Nevada.

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Morphological characteristics

The Velvet Elder has medium-hued, green, pinnate leaves, that are notably hairy to the touch. Generally, there are about 5-9 individual leaflets present, each measuring anywhere from 5-30 centimeters (cm) in length. The plants are capable of growing up to anywhere from 3-8 meters (m) in height, with a typical, relatively thick, stem diameter of approximately 30-60 centimeter (cm). These plants have berries that are black and deep blue in color. These characteristics can be observed amongst many of the similar species that will be briefly discussed below.

Similar species

There are numerous, closely related species that are typically found throughout many regions of North America. Sambucus velutina is exclusively found in the Southwestern portion of the United States, yet multiple other genetically similar species can also be found living in other areas of the country. A few examples of such species include Sambucus canadensis (American elder), Sambucus cerulea (blue elderberry), and Sambucus simpsonii (Florida elder).

References

Sambucus velutina Wikipedia


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