Black berried elder, Black elder, Blackbead elderberry
Sambucus melanocarpa
Family: Adoxaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The flowers are fruit are in loose round clusters. They are about 7 cm across. The berries are shiny black.
There are about 25 Sambucus species. Also put in the family Sambucaceae.
Where it is found
It grows in the Rocky mountains above 1000 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are used in sauces, pies, muffins, wines or made into juice. The juice can be used as a drink or made into syrup and jelly.
Edible parts
Flowers, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Sambucus racemosa var. melanocarpa;