UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Shepherdia canadensis    ( Soapberry, Soopolallie )

Family: ELAEAGNACEAE


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Shepherdia canadensis-general description.jpg
Species: Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nuttall

Depiction: Perennial; found in moist ot dry environments, at the forest edge,in clearings and thickets; Light colored buds stand out from stem. Low to moderate elevation.

Photo Location: Forests For The World, Prince George, BC

Photograph Date: Feb 6th, 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