Autumn Berry
Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.
Elaeagnus umbellata, known as Autumn Berry, is a flowering plant native to eastern Asia, ranging from the Himalayas to Japan. It was first described in 1784 and belongs to the family Elaeagnaceae. The plant is known for its aggressive growth and ability to colonize barren land, becoming invasive in parts of the central and northeastern United States and Europe. It is commonly found in regions such as New Brunswick, Ontario, France, and the Netherlands.
Description
Elaeagnus umbellata is a species of flowering plant in the genus Elaeagnus. It is native to eastern Asia and has spread to various regions, including the central and northeastern United States and parts of Europe. The plant is characterized by its ability to thrive in disturbed or barren environments, often outcompeting native vegetation. It has been recorded in multiple regions including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Açores, and other parts of Europe. The species was first published in 1784 and is known by several common names, including Japanese silverberry and autumn olive.
Other common names
Autumn BerryAutumn ElaeagnusAutumn OliveAutumn-OliveOleasterSpreading Oleaster
Distribution
New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Açores · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · TW · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · Azores · Channel Is. · Hungary · Italy · England · Scotland · Wales · SE · Vermont-US