Hippophae rhamnoides Sea buckthorn (Elaeagnaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea buckthorn
Deciduous shrub
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The Hippophae rhamnoides plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sea buckthorn.

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Latin Name:  Hippophae rhamnoides
Common Name:  Sea buckthorn
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Some reports suggest that the fruit is poisonous[13, 100], whilst it may be very acid it is most definitely not poisonous[65].

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Usually found near the coast, often forming thickets on fixed dunes and sea cliffs[9, 17, 244].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Very rich in vitamin C (120mg per 100g)[74] and vitamin A[183], they are too acid when raw for most peoples tastes[11, 158], though most children seem to relish them[K]. Used for making fruit juice, it is high in vitamins and has an attractive aroma[141]. It is being increasingly used in making fruit juices, especially when mixed with other fruits, because of its reputed health benefits[214]. The fruits of some species and cultivars (not specified) contain up to 9.2% oil[214]. The fruit is very freely borne along the stems[K] and is about 6 - 8mm in diameter[200]. The fruit becomes less acid after a frost or if cooked[74]. The fruit is ripe from late September and usually hangs on the plants all winter if not eaten by the birds. It is best used before any frosts since the taste and quality of frosted berries quickly deteriorates[214].

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