Sambucus × strumpfii


Sambucus × strumpfii is a natural hybrid of Sambucus nigra and Sambucus racemosa in the family Viburnaceae endemic to Germany.

Description

It is a shrub.

Taxonomy

It was described by Peter Gutte in 2006. The plant was found by Klaus Strumpf in 1996 near Altenburg, Germany and was given to the Leipzig Botanical Garden. The type specimen was then collected by Peter Gutte on the 25th of April 2003.

Etymology

The hybrid name strumpfii honours the German botanist Klaus Strumpf.

Distribution and habitat

It is endemic to Germany.