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California tree with white flowers-probably indigenous

comments (1) June 9th, 2011 in gallery

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Leaves and flowers on tree
Tree bark
Tree growth habit
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I've been seeing this tree all around the San Francisco peninsula lately in bloom and I can't figure out what it is.  Can you help me?  I've included a shot of the bark, leaves, flowers and growth habit.

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CalNative writes: This is a blue elderberry, Sambucus mexicana. It's very common along the coast and near creeks. Posted: 8:54 pm on June 23rd
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