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Autumn Olive

Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.

Habitat:

Invasive shrub propagated by State of Illinois in 60's and 70's

Notes:

Shrub used extensively for the purpose of enhancing wildlife habitat but it has out competed native plants that grow in open areas...changing natural ecosystem development.


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Illinois, USA

Lat: 39.91, Long: -89.82

Spotted on Aug 18, 2012
Submitted on Aug 18, 2012

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