Description: Erect deciduous shrub from 4.5 – 9m tall, with large, pinnately-divided opposite leaves. Fragrant, umbel-shaped inflorescences ripen into clusters of blue berries.
Habitat: Open woods and sunny locations on the edges of forests.
Harvest: Berries ripen in late summer.
Edibility: Berries should be cooked prior to consumption! They are used in jams, pies, cough syrups, and wine. The flowers can be dried for tea or used to make cordial.
Fun Fact: Very uncommon in the Southern Gulf Islands.
