Sambucus mexicana
Mexican Elder
Also known as: Sambucus canadensis var. mexicana (C.Presl ex DC.) Sarg. +6 more
- Sambucus canadensis var. mexicana (C.Presl ex DC.) Sarg.
- Sambucus cerulea var. mexicana (C.Presl ex DC.) L.D.Benson
- Sambucus mexicana f. caudata Schwer.
- Sambucus mexicana var. bipinnata (Cham. & Schltdl.) Schwer.
- Sambucus mexicana var. plantierensis Schwer.
- Sambucus mexicana var. typica Schwer.
- Sambucus nigra var. plantierensis Lavallée
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Viburnaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Sambucus mexicana (commonly known as Mexican elder) is a shrub within the Viburnaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Cameroon, Caroline Is., Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Gabon, Galápagos, Hawaii, Marianas, Marshall Is., Peru, Rwanda, Thailand, Venezuela, Zaïre, Zimbabwe