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Sambucus

See list of 2 species in this genus

Reference: Bolli (1994).

  • 1a. Inflorescence with a main axis that extends beyond the lowermost branches [Fig. 311]; 
pith of branches orange-brown; winter buds large, ovoid; drupes red (rarely yellow) at maturity
  • 1b. Inflorescence branched from near the base and lacking a prominent main axis; pith of branches white; winter buds small, conical; drupes becoming purple-black to black at maturity

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