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;