''Elaeagnus × reflexa'' is a
species
A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ...
of
flowering plant
Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (). The term angiosperm is derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek words (; 'container, vessel') and (; 'seed'), meaning that the seeds are enclosed with ...
.
Description
A small bush with alternate tapering leaves and red berries.
Range
It is found in Japan, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand.
It is considered a weed in New Zealand.
Taxonomy
''Elaeagnus × reflexa'' is described as ''Elaeagnus reflexa''.
References
reflexa
Plant nothospecies
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