Elaeagnus thunbergii
Family: Elaeagnaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It can be climbing. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-10 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. There are silver scales underneath. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves and are white. The fruit is red and oval. It is 1.4 cm across. The seed has 8 ribs.
There are 45 Elaeagnus species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Taiwan below 3,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds