Adoxaceae

(a-dox-AY-see-ee)
– a family in the Dipsicales order –

Here in the St. Louis Area, we have 4 not-too-obscure plants that are in “Elderberry” family:

• Sambucus canadensis (Elderberry) [CC2]
• Viburnum prunifolium (Blackhaw) [CC4]
• Viburnum rafinesqueanum (Downy Arrowwood) [CC7]
• Viburnum rufidulum (Rusty Blackhaw) [CC4]

[CC] = Coefficient of Conservatism