Scientific Name: Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora

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  • Pronunciation:
    ell-ee-AG-nus tri-FLOOR-ah
  • Common Name:
    Millaa Millaa Vine
  • Type:
    Vine
  • Family:
    ELEAGNACEAE
  • Status:
    Common
  • Flowers:
    Perfumed white, spring.
  • Fruit:
    Elongated, fleshy, red when ripe. Edible, generally sweet but slightly astringent.
  • Flowers Color:
    White
  • Fruit Color:
    Red
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest
  • Species List:
    Hedges, Bush food, Craft, Kin Kin Arboretum, Heritage Park
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: Fruit eaten. Sweet tangy flavour.

Source of fibre.

Identification Notes

Vigorous vine. Long arching stems with strong side branches. New growth bronze. Leaves are silver-on underside. Plants form intricately branched thickets.||

Associated Fauna

Birds obtain nectar from flowers.

Landscaping Notes

Ornamental, hardy climber for sun or part shade. Vigorous plant needs pruning to control size. Good on boundary fences if kept under control. Sometimes takes a while to get going. Can be kept clipped to a shrub, hedge or screen.