Kallageri
Elaeagnus kanii
Family: Elaeagnaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows about 5 m high. The leaves are 3-6.5 cm long by 0.7-2.5 cm wide. They are sword shaped and pointed. They are slightly hairy above. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are yellow.
There are 45 Elaeagnus species.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant. It grows in Nepal between 1400-2700 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal
How it is used for food
The ripe fruits are edible.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or by layering.