Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.
Detail
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Botanical Name
- Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.
- Common Name
- Autumn Olive
- Synonym(s)
- Flora of Virginia Name/Status
- Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.
- Comments
- This Asiatic shrub was extensively planted as a wildlife resource; it is now abundantly invasive in both ruderal and natural habitats.
- Habitat
- Mesic to dry forests, woodlands, old fields, fencerows, and roadsides; most abundant in and characteristic of open habitats, but quite shade-tolerant and now frequent in the understory of forests and woodlands. Common throughout.
- Native Status
- Introduced
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