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Russian olive

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Elaeagnaceae ›Genus: Elaeagnus

About

Elaeagnus angustifolia, commonly called Russian olive, silver berry, oleaster, Persian olive, or wild olive, or commonly referred to as senjhor or sinjhor in Pakistan, sinjid in Afghanistan senjed in Iran and p'shat (փշատ) in Armenia, is a species of Elaeagnus, native to western and central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, from southern Russia and Kazakhstan to Turkey and Iran. It is now also widely established in North America as an introduced species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Russian olive?
The scientific name of Russian olive is Elaeagnus angustifolia.
What kingdom does Russian olive belong to?
Russian olive belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Russian olive belong to?
Russian olive belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Russian olive belong to?
Russian olive belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Russian olive belong to?
Russian olive belongs to the order Rosales.
What family does Russian olive belong to?
Russian olive belongs to the family Elaeagnaceae.
What genus does Russian olive belong to?
Russian olive belongs to the genus Elaeagnus.