The plants in this family previously belonged to Caprifoliaceae but they have quite recently been moved to the moschatel family, Adoxaceae. Three species are found on Corfu and one of them, the elder, has been introduced.

SAMBUCUS

Sambucus ebulus – Dwarf elder or daneworth

Sambucus nigra (introduced) – Elder

VIBURNUM

Viburnum tinus – Laurustinus