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Elaeagnaceae

(ELL-ee-ag-NAY-see-ee)
– a family in the Rosales order –

Here in the St. Louis Area, we have 2 not-too-obscure plants in the Oleaster Family:

  • Elaeagnus angustifolia  (Russian Olive)  [intro]
  • Elaeagnus umbellata  (Autumn Olive)  [intro]

[CC] = Coefficient of Conservatism

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