Pronunciation: shep-ER-dee-a ar-JEN-tee-a
Common name: Buffalo-berry
Family: Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster)
Habitat: Streams, river bottoms, slopes, 3000'-
6000', northern Ventura Co., West Transverse
Range, Mt. Pinos, San Bernardinos
Blooming period: April to May
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Shepherdia
2) argentea