Sambucus gaudichaudiana
Sambucus gaudichaudiana DC.
Sambucus gaudichaudiana, known as white elderberry, is a flowering plant in the Viburnaceae family. It is native to eastern Australia, found in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. This perennial shrub produces annual stems with pinnate leaves, three to eleven leaflets, small white flowers, and edible fruit. It typically grows in cool forests and shaded gorges.
Description
Sambucus gaudichaudiana, or white elderberry, is a species in the Viburnaceae family. It is endemic to eastern Australia, where it is distributed across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. The plant is a perennial shrub that produces annual stems. Its leaves are pinnate, with three to eleven leaflets. It bears small white flowers and small, edible fruit. The species is commonly found in cool forest habitats and shady gorges. The name was first published in 1830 by DC.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria
