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silverberry
sil·ver·ber·ry S0410400 (sĭl′vər-bĕr′ē)n. Any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus, especially E. commutata of western North America, having silvery leaves and berries and small fragrant flowers.silverberry (ˈsɪlvəˌbɛrɪ) n, pl -ries (Plants) any of numerous species of shrub, also known as oleaster, of the genus Elaeagnussil•ver•ber•ry (ˈsɪl vərˌbɛr i) n., pl. -ries. a North American shrub, Elaeagnus commutata (or E. argentea), of the oleaster family, with silvery leaves and silvery berries. [1855–60] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | silverberry - deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruitsElaeagnus commutata, silver berry, silverbush, silver-busholeaster - any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus having silver-white twigs and yellow flowers followed by olivelike fruits |
silverberry russian olive russian oliveSmall tree grows to 20 ft (7m). Thin lance shaped silvery leaves like olive tree, yellow 4-petal flowers, red edible sweet, but mealy fruit resembling olives. Fruit can be powdered and is used for rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain.silverberry
Synonyms for silverberrynoun deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruitsSynonyms- Elaeagnus commutata
- silver berry
- silverbush
- silver-bush
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