Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea Blue elderberry

Previous scientific name(s): Sambucus caerulea var. neomexicana, Sambucus caerulea var. velutina, Sambucus cerulea, Sambucus cerulea var. neomexic

Formerly known as Sambucus cerulea. Deciduous shrub, 6 to 20 ft. tall occurring on moist soils along streams, canyon bottoms and hillsides from near sea level to 9,000 ft. elevation. Good palatability to livestock and wildlife and its berries are sought by birds, small mammals and humans.