NameThatPlant.net: Elaeagnus multiflora

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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Elaeagnus multiflora FAMILY Elaeagnaceae Go to FSUS key

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SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Elaeagnus multiflora FAMILY Elaeagnaceae

COMMON NAME:
Cherry Elaeagnus, Cherry Silverberry

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Elaeagnus multiflora FAMILY Elaeagnaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Elaeagnus multiflora FAMILY Elaeagnaceae

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Shrub
Perennial

Habitat: Disturbed areas, per Weakley's Flora

Non-native: Japan & China

Waif(s)

CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.

IS THE PLANT "ARMED"?
May be armed with spinose spur shoots

LEAVES:
Deciduous/Semi-persistant
Simple
Alternate

FLOWER:
Spring/Summer
Silvery-brown
Radially symmetrical
4-merous
4-lobed salverform calyx
Petals absent
4 inserted stamens
Superior ovary
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Summer?
Reddish-brown/Pinkish
Drupe-like

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