Shrub ?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Weedbender, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. Weedbender

    Weedbender Active Member 10 Years

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    Growing in a ditch in southeast PA. 8' tall. Nice fragrance.
     

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  2. chimera

    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Mountain ash, Sorbus americana ?
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    I think it may be Sambucus sp. Sorbus has alternate leaves, while Sambucus are opposite.
     
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  4. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Definitely Sambucus (elder). Most probably Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis (syn. Sambucus canadensis).
     
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    Weedbender Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you : )
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Yes, thank you Luddite and Michael.
     
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