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Russian olive
Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is an invasive plant. It is a native of Central Asia and was first detected in North America in late 1800's. Russian olive is now widely grown as an ornamental plant: for its scented flowers, edible fruit, and attractive silver foliage and black bark but is considered to be an invasive species because it has low seedling mortality rates therefore crowding out native vegetation in the wild. It often invades riparian habitat. |
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06/04/2019 - Autumn Olive Workshop set for June 12
05/15/2019 - For the Birds: Protect birds from invasive species
02/22/2019 - US Army declares war on Russian weeds
09/07/2018 - More problems with invasive plants
03/22/2018 - How to avoid buying invasive plants from nurseries
03/20/2018 - Western States, Wyoming Wage War On Invasive Species
03/01/2018 - Using Goats To Fight Invasive Species
07/25/2017 - City receives boost for Russian olive removal
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