Adoxaceae

The Adoxaceae is a family of plants that includes shrubs and small trees, most notably the elderberry genus (Sambucus). These plants are found in temperate and subtropical regions across both hemispheres.1

Key characteristics of Adoxaceae include:
* Pinnately compound leaves with toothed leaflets.1
* Clusters of small, yellowish-white flowers.1
* Berries that can be red, blue-black, black, or yellow.1

Elderberries are valued for their berries, which are used in wines, jellies, pies, and traditional medicines. Some species are also cultivated as garden shrubs. The genus name Adoxa comes from Greek words meaning "without glory," referring to the plant's less showy flowers. The family was first described in 1892.123