If you visit our park grounds, you will see one of our most prominent shrubs currently fruiting near the pond! In this video, Theresa takes a look at the Sambucus mexicana, otherwise known as blue elderberry, which can be found in many places on the park grounds of the State Indian Museum and Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. Theresa also discussed the plant’s distinctive characteristics and traditional California Native uses from its use for food to making traditional Native instruments. While they may look quite appetizing, please refrain from sampling the elderberries when you visit! #elderberry #blueelderberry #nativeplants #suttersfort #stateindianmuseum #castateparks #history #sacramento #museum #sactiktok