sea-buckthorn
Orange berry bush
Sea-buckthorn is a thorny shrub native to Europe and Asia, bearing bright orange berries.
The tart, nutrient-dense fruit is used in juices, jams, and health supplements.
The plant tolerates poor soil and harsh conditions, making it useful for erosion control.
Also spelled sea buckthorn.
Small woody plant
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- bushMulti-stemmed woody plant
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
- hedgeBoundary of planted shrubs
nitrogen-fixing · erosion control · windbreak · pollination · dioecious · cultivation · harvesting · orchard
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
beta-carotene · fatty acids · omega-3 · omega-6 · minerals · lycopene · phytonutrients · micronutrients
Restoration of health
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- supplementSomething added to complete
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
tincture · therapeutic · traditional medicine · skin health · wound healing · mucous membranes · Ayurveda · folk remedy
Able to recover quickly
- drought-tolerantAble to withstand aridity
- cold-hardyAble to survive freezing
- salt-tolerantAble to withstand salinity
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
robust · tough · rugged · pioneer species · poor soil · sandy soil · harsh climate · survivalist
shrub
Small woody plant
hedge · nitrogen-fixing · erosion control · windbreak · pollination · dioecious · cultivation · harvesting · orchard · rootstock
vitamin C
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
antioxidants · beta-carotene · fatty acids · omega-3 · omega-6 · minerals · lycopene · phytonutrients · micronutrients · nutritive
healing
Restoration of health
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- supplementSomething added to complete
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
remedy · tincture · therapeutic · traditional medicine · skin health · wound healing · mucous membranes · Ayurveda · folk remedy · topical
resilient
Able to recover quickly
- drought-tolerantAble to withstand aridity
- cold-hardyAble to survive freezing
- salt-tolerantAble to withstand salinity
adaptable · robust · tough · rugged · pioneer species · poor soil · sandy soil · harsh climate · survivalist · tenacious
juice
Extracted fruit liquid
syrup · cordial · smoothie · tart · sour · orange · bright · tangy · preserve · marmalade