Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)
Sambucus canadensis
Elder, Common
| Plant Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf Type | Compound, Pinnate |
| Wild/Cultivated | Wild |
| Edibility | The blue and black berries berries can be eaten. They contain a form of cyanide which may cause nausea in large enough amounts. Cooking destroys the compound, but may increase bitterness. (Elpel) |
