Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

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Elaeagnaceae: Oleaster

Leaves silvery, golden or reddish and scurfy either opposite or alternate. Flowers with either 4 or 8 stamens. Calyx tube becomes pulpy forming a berry-like fruit with erect or ascending seed.
Flower Formula:  Sepals 4; Petals 0 Glossary

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Elaeagnus
olive
2 Photo of Elaeagnus Leaves alternate. Images   Information
Shepherdia
buffalo-berry
2 Photo of Shepherdia Leaves opposite. Images   Information

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