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Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to regions including the Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, and Taiwan. Russian olive (Latin: Elaeagnus angustifolia, family Roseaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Russian olive is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Russian olive is a member of the Roseaceae family native to AFG, ALT, ASS, RUC, CHN, and CHS. Russian olive is a perennial tree or shrub that thrives in temperate regions with moderate to high humidity.
Russian olive grows best in USDA zone 2-7, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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