Grown as an ornamental plant. EUQEEFAR .M/OAF Leaves and inner bark are used as an insecticide and a dye. Stems can be hollowed out and used for making spouts, musical instruments and toys. Fruit may be used to make preserves, jellies, pies and wine. The roots, stems, leaves and
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Leaves and inner bark are used as an insecticide and a dye. Stems can be hollowed out and used for making spouts, musical instruments and toys. Fruit may be used to make preserves, jellies, pies and wine. The roots, stems, leaves and bark contain glycoside and is toxic to humans and livestock. in an
family
Caprifoliaceae
synonym
Sambucus simpsonii Rehder an
description
Deciduous shrubs. Leaves × simple pinnate; leaflets 5-9, 10 5 cm, lanceolate or elliptic, margin serrate; petiole and rachis narrowly grooved. Inflorescence a corymb, terminal. Flowers white, 5-6 mm across. Calyx lobes 5. Petals 5. Stamens 5. Fruit dark purple to black, 3–5 mm in diameter, produced in drooping clusters.