Sambucus nigra (syn. S. canadensis)

Native to Florida

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Elderberry is a well-known small tree. This native prefers wetland sites including hammocks, floodplain forests, swamps and wet, disturbed disturbed places. It is common nearly throughout Florida (Wunderlin, 2003).

This species is found throughout the U.S., except the northwest corner, and in eastern Canada (Kartesz, 1999). It flowers from spring through fall.

Sambucus nigra is equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands.

View the herbarium specimen image of the University of Florida Herbarium Digital Imaging Projects.