Red-berried elder confirmed growing on an Anchorage street
iNaturalist: aaronfwells
Native Plants
Spotting native shrubs like red-berried elder growing wild on ordinary residential streets shows how much habitat value cities can hold, even in a place as far north as Anchorage.
Someone out walking in Anchorage, Alaska noticed a shrub covered in bright red berries and snapped a photo for iNaturalist. Other users and experts confirmed it was red-berried elder, a native plant, making it a 'research-grade' record that scientists can actually use to track where this species grows.
Key Findings
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Observation was verified as 'research-grade' on iNaturalist, meaning identification was confirmed by community consensus.
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Location documented as Macbeth Dr, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, indicating the species' presence in an urban residential setting.
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Sambucus racemosa (red-berried elder) is a native North American shrub known for its clusters of red berries.
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Technical Summary
A citizen scientist spotted and confirmed red-berried elder growing on a residential street in Anchorage, Alaska, adding a verified data point for this native shrub's range in urban Alaska.
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red-berried elder (Sambucus racemosa) observed in Macbeth Dr, Anchorage, AK, US
Research-grade observation of red-berried elder in Macbeth Dr, Anchorage, AK, US.
