Common Names:
- Sea Buckthorn
- Sandthorn
Phonetic Spelling:
HIP-oh-fay ram-NOY-deez
Description:
A spiny, deciduous shrub with narrow, silver-green leaves and bright orange berries. Linear, silver-green leaves. Small, yellowish flowers. Bright orange berries.
Distribution/Location:
Native to Europe and Asia, often found along coastlines.
Environmental Benefits:
Nitrogen-fixing shrub that enriches poor soils, prevents erosion, and provides food for wildlife. Planted often in cities!
Fun Fact:
The berries are rich in vitamins and used in skin-care products for their rejuvenating properties. I need!
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