Elaeagnus gonuanthes (Elaeagnaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Elaeagnus gonuanthes
Deciduous shrub
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The Elaeagnus gonuanthes plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Elaeagnus gonuanthes
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105, 177]. 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.

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