Caprifoliaceae Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli
Blue Elderberry
Yuki - Food, Soup
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 86
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Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli
Scientific name: Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli
USDA symbol: SANIC5 (
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Common names: Blue Elderberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Soup
Notes: Berries formerly made into soup.
RECRD: 44983 id: 36622