Sambucus australasica
Sambucus australasica (Lindl.) Fritsch
Sambucus australasica, commonly called yellow elderberry, is a shrub or small tree native to eastern Australia. It is part of the Viburnaceae family and is typically found in rainforest areas and their edges. The plant features pinnate leaves with coarse teeth, small white flowers with three petals, and yellow fruit.
Description
Sambucus australasica (Lindl.) Fritsch is a species in the Viburnaceae family, known for its pinnate leaves, small white flowers, and yellow fruit. It is native to the eastern regions of Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. The plant is commonly found in rainforest habitats and along their peripheries. First described in 1891, it is also referred to as native elderberry or native elder.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland · Victoria
Synonyms
Tripetelus australasicus
