elaeagnus angustifolia
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Related to elaeagnus angustifolia: Elaeagnus commutata, Elaeagnus umbellata
russian olive
Small tree grows to 20 ft (7m). Thin lance shaped silvery leaves like olive tree, yellow 4-petal flowers, red edible sweet, but mealy fruit resembling olives. Fruit can be powdered and is used for rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain.
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