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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.

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

An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
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

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