Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.

  • Filed As

    Elaeagnaceae
    Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.

  • Collector(s)

    J. W. Thieret 52240, 11 May 1980

  • Location

    United States of America. Kentucky. Campbell Co. Campbell Co. Park, ca. 5 miles S of Alexandria.

  • Habitat

    In an old nursery in Campbell Co. park.

  • Description

    Flowers cream color. Shrub about 4 ft tall. Several large (up to 10 ft tall) individuals of this species that produce fruits in great numbers, the fruits red, tart, and juicy and relished by various birds. Numerous younger plants are found in the nursery and in adjacent woods, presumably from bird-disseminated seeds. The seeds germinate freely following cold stratification for 3 months. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 786061

    Occurrence ID: e0690503-4bff-4add-ad2a-647a33f0a121

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    United States of America

  • State/Province

    Kentucky

  • County/Municipio

    Campbell Co.

  • Locality

    Campbell Co. Park, ca. 5 miles S of Alexandria

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