Key to Elaeagnaceae
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1. Leaves alternate 
1. Arranged singly, often spirally, along an axis - e.g., one leaf per node. 2. Occurring in different ranks, appearing to be between, not directly above or below, as 'stamens alternate petals'.
; flowers
bisexual 
Both male and female reproductive parts occurring and functional in the same plant or structure (e.g., flower, spikelet, inflorescence).
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stamens 4
..... ELAEAGNUS 1' Leaves
opposite 
1. Arranged in pairs along an axis - e.g., two leaves per node. 2. Occurring in the same rank, directly above or below, as 'stamens opposite petals'. 3. Located directly across from.
; flowers
unisexual; stamens 8
..... SHEPHERDIA
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