Sambucus callicarpa
Red coast elder
Deciduous shrub
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The Sambucus callicarpa plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Red coast elder. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. racemosa callicarpa. S. racemosa pubens arborescens. (Torr.&Gray.)Gray.

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Latin Name:  Sambucus callicarpa
Common Name:  Red coast elder
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  Greene.
 
Known Hazards:  Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, the leaves and stems of some members of this genus are poisonous[9, 76]. The fruit of many species (although no records have been seen for this species) has been known to cause stomach upsets to some people. Any toxin the fruit might contain is liable to be of very low toxicity and is destroyed when the fruit is cooked[65, 76].
 
Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  River banks in low moist soils from sea-level to 2400 metres[82].

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