1735 Sambucus nigra L.

This species occurs indigenously in parts of Europe and probably in adjacent Africa and Asia. It is often cultivated (in Sweden to about 63 °N) and spread by birds within and outside its original area. In many cases it is impossible to decide whether a shrub (or tree) is native or not. It has been introduced into several parts of the world, for instance E. Asia, N. America, S. Australia and New Zealand.