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Autumn Olive

Elaeagnus umbellata

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Tall plant with clusters of 1-7 pale yellow flowers.

Habitat:

Growing in an open meadow in a mostly deciduous forest.

Notes:

It has become naturalized in the United States, but is considered an invasive species.

Reference Links:

Elaeagnus umbellata - Wikipedia

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