Elaeagnus x reflexa (Elaeagnaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Elaeagnus x reflexa
Evergreen shrub
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The Elaeagnus x reflexa plant species is found in A hybrid of garden origin, E. pungens x E. glabra. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. pungens reflexa.

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Latin Name:  Elaeagnus x reflexa
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  Morr.&Decne.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Medicinal Information: 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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