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Family: Elaeagnaceae
Mid-Atlantic bloom time: April - May
Autumn Olive was extensively planted as a wildlife resource until it was realized it is very invasive.
It can be distinguished from the similar Russian Olive (also invasive) by looking at the underside of the leaves; Autumn Olive has both silvery and bronze scales, where Russian Olive just has silver scales.
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12 April 2015
Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area, Nokesville, VA 
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12 April 2015
Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area, Nokesville, VA (newly emerged leaves showing silver and bronze flecks beneath) 
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28 April 2015
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA 
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28 April 2015
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA 
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