sallowthorn
Hippophae rhamnoides L.
Hippophae rhamnoides L., known as sallowthorn, is a deciduous shrub in the family Elaeagnaceae. Native to cold-temperate regions of Eurasia, it is cultivated for its fruit, which has culinary applications, and for its extracts used in cosmetics and traditional medicine. The plant is also used for animal fodder, horticulture, and ecological restoration. The name was published in 1753, and its typification remains unresolved due to taxonomic discussions.
Description
Hippophae rhamnoides L. is a spiny shrub in the Elaeagnaceae family, commonly called sallowthorn. It is native to cold-temperate regions of Eurasia and is cultivated for its fruit and extracts. The species was first described in 1753. Taxonomic clarification regarding its lectotype is ongoing, with original material existing but not formally designated. The plant is used in food, cosmetics, traditional medicine, and ecological projects.
Other common names
sea-buckthornSea Buckthornsallowthornseaberry
Distribution
Alberta · Ontario · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Yukon · DK · FI · NO · SE · RU · IE · PT · BY · Flanders · Estonia · Latvia · Lithuania · Czech Republic · Slovakia · Ireland · CZ · EE · AL · LV · Ørland · Bindal, Nærøy · Global · SK · CA · LT
Synonyms
Osyris rhamnoidesRhamnoides hippophaeArgussiera rhamnoidesElaeagnus rhamnoidesHippophaes rhamnoideum