Family Elaeagnaceae
Non-native and very invasive. So far I’ve only found a few plants, which I’ve cut and treated so they don’t resprout. According to the local DNR folks it hasn’t so far been a big problem in Buffalo County, but they’re watching for it.
5/21/2026 – In the shrubby overgrown edge of a dry prairie point remnant
5/21/2026
10/7/2024 – On a shaded south east facing hillside.
Underside of leaf has silver spots
Young twigs have brown spots and silver scales
