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Elaeagnus x maritima

Family: Elaeagnaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 6 m tall. The fruit are 2 cm across. It is probably a hybrid of Elaeagnus glabra x Elaeagnus macrophylla.

There are 45 Elaeagnus species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Japan, Korea


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked. The seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Elaeagnus × hisauchii Makino ex Nakai; Elaeagnus × liukiuensis Rehder;