Elaeagnus pungens
About
Elaeagnus pungens is a species of flowering plant in the family Elaeagnaceae, known by the common names thorny olive, spiny oleaster and silverthorn; also by the family name "oleaster". It is native to Asia, including China and Japan. It is present in the southeastern United States as an introduced species, a common landscaping and ornamental plant, and sometimes an invasive species.
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
How to use it
Thorny olive can be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping due to its unique appearance and ability to thrive in sunny locations. However, be cautious, as it can become invasive in some areas, potentially outcompeting native plants.
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Gardening tip
When planting thorny olive, make sure to space it adequately from other plants to prevent it from becoming invasive. This will help maintain a balanced garden ecosystem.
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In the kitchen
Thorny olive is not eaten by humans. Its spiky branches and tough nature make it unsuitable for culinary use.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Elaeagnus pungens
- Slug
- elaeagnus-pungens
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Genus
- Elaeagnus
- Species
- pungens
- Wikidata QID
- Q181318
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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