Siberian Woody-elderberry: Sambucus sibirica
This species is a deciduous shrub, 2-4m high, densely branched with reddish brown skin and vertical cracks. There are oval lenticels, with a light brown pith and twigs with a white papilla. The pinnate usually has two pairs of leaflets, and the rachis and petiole have yellow hirsutes. Small leaves are lanceolate 5-14cm long and 1.6-5.5cm wide. Flowers are light green or yellow with conical cymes. Anthers are ocher yellow and fruit is bright red. Fruit mature period is from July to August.
Geographic Distributions: Xinjiang Fuyun, Fuhai, Siberia and Altai. The plants are most commonly found on stony slopes and beside the stream beds. Medical uses: There are not common uses of this species.