sauco
Sambucus palmensis Link
Sambucus palmensis, known as sauco, is a shrub or small tree native to the Canary Islands. It belongs to the genus Sambucus and the family Viburnaceae. This species can grow up to 6 m tall and produces blackish berries. It is found in the laurel forest habitat.
Description
Sambucus palmensis is a plant species in the Viburnaceae family, endemic to the Canary Islands. It is commonly called sauco in both the local language and English. This species is typically found in laurel forests and can attain a height of 6 m. The plant bears blackish berries as part of its reproductive cycle. It was first described in 1828 by the botanist Link.
Other common names
sauco
Distribution
Canary Is.
Synonyms
Sambucus nigra subsp. palmensis
