Hippophae neurocarpa (Elaeagnaceae) Deciduous tree

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Hippophae neurocarpa
Deciduous tree
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The Hippophae neurocarpa plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Hippophae neurocarpa
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  S.W.Liu.&T.N.He.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open sunny places in montane areas, rarely found below 3000 metres[214].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 46]. Very rich in vitamin C, but too acid when raw for most peoples tastes. The flavour is somewhat lemon-like[K]. The fruits of some species and cultivars (not specified) contain up to 9.2% oil[214]. Used for preserves[105, 183]. The fruit becomes less acid after a frost or if cooked. This species has the smallest fruits of the genus, 100 fruits weighing just 4 - 5g[214].

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