Fruit Seeds of Southern Michigan: Sambucus nigra canadensis -- American Black Elderberry

Native

Other names: Sambucus canadensis, Elder, Common Elderberry, Blue Elder

Some authors still refer to the native black elderberry as S. canadensis; the subspecific classification is based on a revision of the genus by R. Bolli.

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Notes:
Fruit ripening dates: July through September

Seed dispersal dates: August through October

References:

Species profile at USDA Plants Database
Michigan Flora online species profile
University of Wisconsin-Steven Point Robert. W. Freckmann herbarium species profile
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center species profile
Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of Illinois species profile

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About

This is a reference guide to fleshy, bird-dispersed fruits, especially identification of seeds. It will focus on fall- and summer-fruiting plant species found in southern Michigan, but since many of these species are widespread in North America, it will be useful for a broader region. Both native and non-native species are covered.

This website was a project of the former Rouge River Bird Observatory; part of RRBO's research was examining the fall diet of birds at an urban site. This page is now maintained by Julie Craves.

Please cite as:

Craves, J. A., and D. Wloch. 2012. Fruit seeds of southern Michigan, an online guide. Rouge River Bird Observatory, University of Michigan-Dearborn and Prairie Oaks Ecological Station. Ann Arbor, MI. (seedguide.blogspot.com) Version 2023.

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