Otherwise known as Elaeagnus. I never knew that this plant has berries in Springtime. They are all well tucked away under the leaves. And, had I not been out rooting for photographs in the garden I would never have noticed!
@aecasey Apparently yes. I found this online : 'The Eleagnus genus (Autumn Olive, Goumi, Silverberry, Treboizond Date) consists of shrubs and trees that produce fruits with remarkable qualities. They are high in vitamin A and E, bioactive compounds, minerals, flavinoids and proteins. Their lycopene content is the highest of any food and is being used in the prevention of heart disease and cancers and in the treatment of cancer. Cooking the fruit increases the lycopene content. The fruits and seeds are a good source of essential fatty acids as well which is very unsual for a fruit. The seeds are also edible although somewhat fiberous, and are especially high in proteins and fats.'
Sounds like I should be eating them daily! ;-)