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Elaeagnus angustifolia


 

Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive

The 1/2" long oval drupes are yellow and coated with silvery scaly pubescence. They are edible and sweet but rather mealy. Over time, they turn slightly reddish and are eaten by birds.

 
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