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Elaeagnus yoshinoi

Family: Elaeagnaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 5 m tall. The fruit are about 1 cm across. They contain one large seed.

There are 45 Elaeagnus species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Japan


How it is used for food

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

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds


How it is grown


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