I am trying to identify a small red berry with white specks. The berry skin is fairly translucent. It grows on a small shrub with silvery green leaves. The berries are close to the stem rather than drupes. It appears similar to some species of buffaloberry, but so far I haven't been able to find it listed anywhere. The berries are edible.

Thanks!

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salamander5

riberries maybe?Riberry, Syzygium luehmannii - a Bush Tucker Plant or Bush Food - Australian native food plant

pdaoust

I believe those are Elaeagnus multiflora, or Goumi. They are indeed edible (PS what do they taste like? I take it you've eaten them, if you know they're edible. I've never had one myself.) They have about seven times as much lycopene as tomatoes -- lycopene is said to be a cancer fighter.

KUXJ

Hi! rini, and welcome to AMHD

A tough choice to make
Syzygium luehmannii - Wiki


or

Elaeagnus multiflora - Wiki


Tough because both offer the same qualities; Edible, clove like taste, and offer nutraceuticals that are beneficial to the body.

k

catherinedendro

Elaeagnus umbellata google image it ! this one has the dots

Riri

Thanks for all the answers. I found out it is called both Japanese silverberry and autumn olive.

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