russian olive

• Arbuste ou petit arbre à feuilles caduques (Elaeagnus angustifolia), originaire d'Eurasie, reconnaissable à ses feuilles argentées, ses fleurs jaunes parfumées et ses fruits ressemblant à des olives. Souvent cultivé comme plante ornementale, il est considéré comme envahissant dans certaines régions.

A small deciduous tree or shrub (Elaeagnus angustifolia) native to Eurasia, known for its silvery leaves, fragrant yellow flowers, and olive-like fruit. It is often used ornamentally but is considered invasive in some regions.

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   A deciduous tree or shrub (Elaeagnus angustifolia) native to Eurasia, known for its silvery leaves and olive-like fruits. It is often considered invasive in North America.

   Olivier de Bohême

   • The Russian olive tree was planted along the riverbank to prevent erosion.
   • Many conservationists work to remove Russian olive from native habitats.
   • The silvery leaves of the Russian olive shimmer in the sunlight.