Latin name: Sambucus racemosa L. var. microbotrys
  (Rydb.) Kearney & Peebles
  Pronunciation: sam-BOO-kus ray-sem-OH-sa
  my-kro-BOT-ris

  Common name: Red elderberry
  Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle)
  Habitat: Occasional at 9000'-10,000', subalpine
  forest, San Bernardino Mts

  Blooming period: June to August
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Sambucus
  2) racemosa
 3) microbotrys
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