Reyanglai
Elaeagnus gonyanthes
Family: Elaeagnaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It grows 4 m tall. It can be climbing. The branches are slender and do not have spines. The leaves are 5-9 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The flowers are white and occur singly. The fruit is yellowish red and broadly oval. They are 2 cm wide.
There are 45 Elaeagnus species.
Where it is found
In Yunnan in China it grows between 1400-1600 m above sea level. It grows in subtropical broadleaved evergreen forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or mixed with seasoning.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
In China plants flower in October to November and fruit in February to March.
Its other names
Local names
Lai ngoht