Goumi
This plant is well known for waving at you with its unique silvery leaves — and for its tasty red berries.
Scientific Name: Elaeagnus multiflora
Common Name: Goumi
Plant Family: Elaeagnaceae
Etymology: Elaeagnus comes from the Greek words elaia meaning the “olive tree” and agnos meaning “chaste-tree.” Specifically, multiflora means “many flowered.”
Edible Parts
Produces edible berry-like fruits in the summer that are sweet and tart. They are juicy when fresh but may also be eaten dried or cooked, i.e. pies.