Mt. Rainier Flora --
Sambucus racemosa -- (Red Elderberry)
Very common at the Park from low to elevations of 5,500 feet, Red Elderberry is most easily observable when in flower. The flowers are in a tall pyramidal cluster and are creamy white.
Author: Susan McDougall
Stevens Canyon, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7668, -121.6992, 4204
Date: July 11, 2014
The shrubs may reach 15 feet in height. The leaves are pinnately divided and toothed.
Author: Susan McDougall
Stevens Canyon, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7668, -121.6992, 4204
Date: July 11, 2014
The berries are bright red. Here the shrub grows on a moist slope. This is variety racemosa.
Author: Susan McDougall
Ipsut Pass, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.9518, -121.8670
Date: July 22, 2015
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