Taxonomy
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Scope note(s)
the oleaster family of flowering plants (order Rosales). The oleaster family is largely composed of shrubs and small trees of the Northern Hemisphere, especially in steppe and coastal regions.
Source note(s)
Britannica Editors. "Elaeagnaceae". Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Jul. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Elaeagnaceae. Accessed 19 October 2026.