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Viburnaceae (Viburnum (and now also Elderberry) Family
The Viburnaceae have been enlarged to include Sambucus, formerly in the Caprifoliaceae and most recently the Adoxaceae. Elderberries are small trees or shrubs with reduced sepals. The fruit is a drupe, having a fleshy outer part surrounding hard stone(s).