Elaeagnus umbellata var. rotundifolia / Marubaakigumi

Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物
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Elaeagnus umbellata var. rotundifolia / Marubaakigumi マルバアキ
Bloom time: April-June

Family:	Elaeaganaceae / Gumika		Species in the genus Elaeagnus:
			Elaeagnus glabra / Tsurugumi Elaeagnus macrophylla / Oobagumi (Marubagumi) Elaeagnus multiflora / Natsugumi Elaeagnus pungens / Nawashirogumi Elaeagnus umbellata./ Akigumi Elaeagnus umbellata var. corean / Karaakigumi Elaeagnus umbellata var. rotundifolia / Marubaakigumi
		Elaeagnus umbellata var. rotundifolia / Marubaakigumi マルバアキグミ

Elaeagnus umbellata var. rotundifolia is a variety of its original species, Elaeagnus umbellata, inhabiting rocky coastal areas or sandy beaches; the main difference between them lies in the shape of leaves. The leaves of this variety, measuring 3-7cm in length, and 2-4cm in width, are orbicular-ovate to oval, more expansive than the original species, thicker, and scaly hairs being denser. The fruit ripens in September-November, and the bloom time: April-June.

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