Blue elderberry
Sambucus cerulea
Sambucus caerulea is an alternate spelling of Sambucus cerulea used by the photograph’s source; these labels refer to the same taxon.
- Food part reported in sources
- Fruit
- B.C. seasonal planning window
- Not yet verified — no B.C. harvest months assigned
- Habitat
- Moist or moderately moist meadows, shrublands, disturbed ground and open woodland at low to montane elevations, especially southern B.C.
An occurrence record or historical food-use report is not permission to harvest or proof of safe preparation.
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Reference illustration. A photograph alone cannot confirm identification or edibility.
Specialist reference: use only the appropriate fruit with expert preparation guidance; other plant parts and seeds may be harmful.
Habitat in British Columbia
Moist or moderately moist meadows, shrublands, disturbed ground and open woodland at low to montane elevations, especially southern B.C.
Ecosystem records
No verified terrestrial ecosystem association assigned.
B.C. food-use reference; zone association not yet verified. Ecosystem records describe broad associations, not known patches or harvesting permission.
Timing and food-use notes
Not yet verified — no B.C. harvest months assigned. Weather, elevation and local conditions can change timing.
Verify the exact species, intended part and preparation with a qualified regional identifier. Months describe planning windows only.
References
Repeated source URLs are combined above. A source may support more than one fact; it is not counted as independent verification twice.