medicinal herbs
Sambucus williamsii
Herb latin name: Sambucus williamsii
Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)
Description of the plant:
Plant:
DeciduousShrub
Known hazards of Sambucus williamsii:
Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, the leaves and stems of some, if not all, members of this genus are poisonous. The fruit of many species (although no records have been seen for this species) has been known to cause stomach upsets to some people. Any toxin the fruit might contain is liable to be of very low toxicity and is destroyed when the fruit is cooked.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.