- World Boreal Forests -
Shrubs
This subsection contains a list of shrubs found within the boreal ecoregions of Canada, Alaska, Siberia, Scandinavia & Iceland.
Adoxaceae - Moschatel family
The Adoxaceae family, commonly known as the Moschatel family, graces the boreal forest with notable shrubs, including Viburnum and Sambucus. Viburnum, with its diverse species, contributes to the ecosystem with clusters of fragrant flowers and vibrant berries. Sambucus, also a member of the family, presents elegant clusters of small, creamy-white flowers and is recognized for its culinary and medicinal uses. Together, these shrubs enrich the boreal forest landscape, adding both aesthetic appeal and ecological significance.
Viburnum
Viburnum edule - Mooseberry
Found in Ecoregion 1-16.
Viburnum trilobum - Highbush Cranberry
Found in Ecoregions 4,5.
Viburnum lentago - Nannyberry
Found throughout Ecoregions 4-5.
Viburnum rafinesquianum Downy Arrowwood
Found in Eurasian Ecoregions 4-5.
Viburnum nudum - Wild Raisin Found throughout Ecoregions 1-6.
Viburnum opulus - Guelder Rose
Found in Eurasian Ecoregions 24-30, Invasive in american ecoregions 4-5.
Sambucus
Sambucus nigra canadensis - Canadian Elderberry
Found in Ecoregions 4-5.
Sambucus nigra - European Elderberry
Found in Ecoregions 24-27.
Sambucus racemosa - Red Elderberry
Found in Ecoregions 1-7.
Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa - Pacific Red Elderberry
Found in Ecoregion 20-21.