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Algerian Wild Plants: Spotlight on Sambucus Canadensis

 

Acanthus mollis platyphyllus

Taxonomy:       

Kingdom:

Plantae

Phylum:

Tracheophytes

Class:

Angiosperms

Class:

Eudicots

Order:

Dipsacales

Family:

Adoxaceae

Genus:

Sambucus

Species:

S.Canadensi

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Here’s a detailed overview of Sambucus canadensis (American Elderberry) with a focus on its presence in Algeria, identification, distribution, medicinal uses, and where to find this versatile plant in Algerian landscapes.
 

Introduction

Sambucus canadensis (American Elderberry) is a deciduous shrub known for its clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries. While native to North America, it has been introduced in parts of North Africa, including Algeria, where it may grow in moist habitats. It is valued for its edible berries, medicinal properties, and ecological benefits.

Synonyms:  

Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis

Sambucus nigra var. canadensis

Sambucus canadensis subsp. laciniata

Sambucus canadensis var. canadensis

Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
 

Where to Find It in Algeria

Habitat: Prefers moist soils near rivers, forests, or cultivated gardens.

Possible Locations:

Northern Algeria: Near the Tell Atlas mountains (Tizi Ouzou, Béjaïa).

Urban Gardens: Occasionally planted in botanical gardens or private spaces.

Near Water Sources: Streams in the Kabylie region or near the Mediterranean coast.

Note: It is not native to Algeria and may be rare or cultivated.

How to Identify Acanthus mollis platyphyllus:

Leaves: Pinnately compound, 5–11 leaflets with serrated edges.

Flowers: Small, white, in flat-topped clusters (May–July).

Fruit: Shiny dark purple-black berries (August–September).

Bark: Gray-brown with shallow fissures.

Height: 2–4 meters (shrub form).

Type Of Plant

Life Cycle

Height

Flowering Time

Altitude

Deciduous shrub

Perennial

2 to 4 m

May-July

500 m

 

Mediterranean

Edible

Color

Abundance

Toxicity

Yes

Flowers

white

Not native              

Raw berries

 Other Common Name:

Arabic

Berber

English

French

Other Name

 

 

American Elderberry

Sureau du Canada

Saúco American

Botanical Characteristics

Growth Form: Deciduous shrub.

Flowers: Hermaphroditic, pollinated by insects.

Fruit: Edible when cooked (used in jams, syrups).

Toxicity: Raw berries/stems contain cyanogenic glycosides.


Traditional Uses:

Berries for immune support (rich in vitamin C).

Flowers used in teas for colds (diaphoretic).

Modern Uses: Cultivated for supplements and culinary uses.

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