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Sea Buckthorn
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Sea Buckthorn
Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea Buckthorn is a spiky shrub that grows bright orange berries. These berries are not only beautiful but also very nutritious!
Habitat: Coastal areas and sandy soils
Appearance
The Sea Buckthorn is a thorny shrub with distinctive narrow, silvery-green leaves. Its most striking feature is the abundance of bright orange or yellow berries that densely cling to the branches, often appearing before the leaves fully emerge, creating a vibrant display.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyElaeagnaceaeGenusHippophae
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its berries pack more Vitamin C than oranges, making them a superfood for wild animals and humans!
Sea Buckthorn oil was used by ancient Greeks for horses, giving it a name meaning 'shiny horse'!
Soviet cosmonauts famously used its berries and oil for nutrition and radiation protection in space!
These hardy shrubs can live for over 100 years, standing strong against tough weather and harsh conditions!
Special abilities
Ability
Spiky Guardian
Sea Buckthorn develops sharp thorns along its branches, protecting its nutrient-rich berries and tender shoots from hungry animals.
Ability
Coastal Conqueror
Sea Buckthorn can thrive in salty coastal environments and poor sandy soils, where most other plants struggle to grow.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-600 cm
- Spread
- 200-500 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
Blackbird
Turdus merula
Feeds on nutrient-rich berries, aiding seed dispersal.
symbiotic with
Frankia bacteria
Frankia alni
Forms root nodules, fixing atmospheric nitrogen for the plant.
eaten by
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
Browses on young shoots and leaves, especially in winter.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Salt Tolerant
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Also known as
SallowthornSandthornSeaberry
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Sea Buckthorn?
200-600 cm
How wide does Sea Buckthorn spread?
200-500 cm
How big are the flowers on Sea Buckthorn?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Sea Buckthorn bloom?
Spring
Is Sea Buckthorn edible?
Yes
Is Sea Buckthorn toxic?
None
What is Sea Buckthorn's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Sea Buckthorn pollinated?
Wind
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