Elaeagnus commutata Silverberry (Elaeagnaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Elaeagnus commutata
Silverberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Elaeagnus commutata plant species is found in N. America - Quebec to Alaska and south to Utah, S. Dakota and Minnesota.. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silverberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. argentea. non Moench.

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Latin Name:  Elaeagnus commutata
Common Name:  Silverberry
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  Bernh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Dry calcareous slopes[43, 184].

Medicinal Information: A strong decoction of the bark, mixed with oil, has been used as a salve for children with frostbite[257]. A decoction of the roots, combined with sumac roots (Rhus spp.), has been used in the treatment of syphilis[257]. This medicine was considered to be very poisonous and, if you survived it, you were likely to become sterile[257]. The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, flavanoids and other bioactive compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essentail fatty acids, which is fairly unusual for a fruit. It is being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers[214].

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