Sea-buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)

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Sea-buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), also known as sea buckthorn, sandthorn, sallowthorn or seaberry, is a species of flowering plant in the family Elaeagnaceae, native to cold-temperate regions of Eurasia. It is a spiny deciduous shrub. The fruit has culinary uses, while its extracts, including its oil, are used in the cosmetics industry and within traditional medicine. It is also used as animal fodder, in horticulture, and for ecological purposes.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Sea-buckthorn being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hippophae sinensis

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Genus: Hippophae
Species: Hippophae rhamnoides

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