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.

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[K]. 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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