Elaeagnus angustifolia Oleaster (Elaeagnaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Elaeagnus angustifolia
Oleaster
Deciduous shrub
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The Elaeagnus angustifolia plant species is found in Europe to W. Asia, extending as far north as latitude 55° in Russia. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oleaster. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. argentea. non Pursh. E. hortensis.

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Latin Name:  Elaeagnus angustifolia
Common Name:  Oleaster
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  7   Mature Width:  7

Habitat:  By streams and along river banks to 3000 metres in Turkey[93].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked as a seasoning in soups[1, 2, 3, 100, 146, 74]. Dry, sweet and mealy[11, 145, 183]. The fruit can also be made into jellies or sherbets[183]. The fruit must be fully ripe before it can be enjoyed raw, if even slightly under-ripe it will be quite astringent[K]. The oval fruit is about 10mm long[200] and contains a single large seed[K]. Seed - raw or cooked. It can be eaten with the fruit though the seed case is rather fibrous[K].

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