Southern elder
Sambucus australis
Family: Adoxaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The leaves are oval and unequal at the base. They have rounded teeth along the edge. The flowers are white and in large groups.
There are about 25 Sambucus species. Also put in the family Sambucaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay
How it is used for food
Fruit used for making wine. It is also used for preserves.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Acapora, Sabugueiro, Sauco, Seco
Synonyms
Sambucus pentagynia Larranaga;