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Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnus

not marked as a favorite taxon *Elaeagnus angustifolia Linnaeus. Common name: Russian Olive, Oleaster. Phenology: May-Jul; Aug-Oct. Habitat: Forests, pastures, disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Eurasia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Eurasia

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, FNA10, G, GrPl, Il, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, Va; = n/a — RAB, Tat. Basionym: Elaeagnus angustifolia L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Elaeagnus angustifolia - FNA10

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
  • Great Plains: FACU
  • Midwest: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

Heliophily ⓘ: 7

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image #1 of Elaeagnus angustifolia© Alan Cressler: Elaeagnus angustifolia, South Fork Gordon Creek, BLM Lands, Carbon County, Utah 2 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
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native range: Europe & Asia



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