Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.

Locations ofElaeagnus umbellata Thunb. in Virginia

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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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