Blue Elderberry, Tapiro

• Scientific Name: Sambucus Cerulea
• Common Name: Blue Elderberry, Tapiro
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 8. Eudicots: Acanthaceae to Apocynaceae. Phytoneuron 2014-85, 1-71
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/85PhytoN-SWArizPart8.pdf#page=12
• Habitat: Human habitation
• Life Form: Shrub, tall
• Leaf Description: Opposite, pinnate, large
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: June To Sept.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Rare, introduced
• Family: Adoxaceae (adoxa family)