Elaeagnaceae
A plant family of the order Rhamnales, subclass Rosidae class Magnoliopsida. The plants have a characteristic silvery or rusty-colored sheen, caused by tiny distinctive scales. Flowers have a tubular structure of four sepals. Root nodules host the Frankia (ACTINOMYCETES) nitrogen-fixing symbionts.
Also Known As:
Buffaloberries; Olives, Russian; Russian Olive; Russian Olives; Shepherdias; Buffaloberry; Elaeagnus; Olive, Russian; Shepherdia
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