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].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[1, 2, 3, 43, 106]. Dry and mealy[11, 95, 172, 183]. Good when added to soups they also make an excellent jelly[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 fruit 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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