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Definition of red elderberry

red elderberry

Plural:red elderberries
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A deciduous shrub or small tree (Sambucus racemosa) native to cool and temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, characterized by its conical clusters of small, bright red berries.

Example

"While foraging in the coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest, the botanist pointed out a blooming red elderberry bush growing alongside the trail."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike the widely consumed black elderberry, the raw fruit, seeds, and stems of the red elderberry are highly toxic to humans and must be properly processed and cooked before consumption.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red elderberry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-elderberry
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