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sil·ver·ber·ry

 (sĭl′vər-bĕr′ē)
n.
Any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus, especially E. commutata of western North America, having silvery leaves and berries and small fragrant flowers.
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silverberry

(ˈsɪlvəˌbɛrɪ)
n, pl -ries
(Plants) any of numerous species of shrub, also known as oleaster, of the genus Elaeagnus
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sil•ver•ber•ry

(ˈsɪl vərˌbɛr i)

n., pl. -ries.
a North American shrub, Elaeagnus commutata (or E. argentea), of the oleaster family, with silvery leaves and silvery berries.
[1855–60]
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Noun1.silverberry - deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits
oleaster - any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus having silver-white twigs and yellow flowers followed by olivelike fruits
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Kristen Harrison, 955 Sw Silverberry St., Oak Harbor, 604214186
Shrubs included willow, buck brush (Ceanothus cuneatus), silverberry (Elaeagnus commutate), silver sage (Artemisa cana), and Saskatoon berry.
These plant species included the 5 most common plant species fed upon by Mule Deer on the East Front (Hemmer 2005): Creeping Juniper, Chokecherry, Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata), and Common Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea).
Silverberry is located about an hour and a half south of Babkirk and Northern Rockies is located about four hours north of Babkirk." Both of these hazardous waste landfills were owned by CCS.
On the top floor the following businesses are already open and are made up of the Nictus store, Looks Hair Design, Dr Viljoen's consulting rooms, Insight Optometrist; Auas Vet Med, Auas Valley Pharmacy and on the ground floor the Agra branch, Safari Den, Pick 'n Pay, Bank Windhoek, the Happy Shop, S & A Cellular, Pep Home, La Mareez Ladies Accessories, Silverberry Jewellery and Beauty; Geek Boutique, LPJ Clothing are already operating.
The Japanese name for autumn olive is aki-gumi, meaning ''autumn silverberry,'' and it refers to the ripening period and the silvery flecking found also on the fruits.
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