UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Shepherdia canadensis    ( Soapberry, Soopolallie )

Family: ELAEAGNACEAE


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Shepherdia canadensis-spring image-flower.jpg
Depiction: Flowers in clusters, bisexual or unisexual and arising in early spring before leaf development. Petals 4 and green, sepals absent; stamens 8 attached to round globular ring, style 1, club shaped and arising from center of globular ring. Flower diameter 5-6mm.

Photograph Date: April 14th, 2005

Photographer: Allan Carson





Available images of Shepherdia canadensis:


Shepherdia canadensis general description

>Shepherdia canadensis spring image-flower<

Shepherdia canadensis spring image-leaves

Shepherdia canadensis winter image-lateral buds

Shepherdia canadensis winter image-stems