Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides — Elaeagnaceae

Italiano: Olivella spinosa — Spinocervino

Description

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family and is native to Europe. It thrives in Coastal dunes, River gravels, Mountains, Dry slopes environments across regions including Scandinavia, Baltic, UK_coastal, Alps, Himalaya. Botanically, Sea Buckthorn is berries highest vitamin C common fruits 450mg per 100g. Extremely sour oil prized.. It is also known locally as Spinocervino. The edible parts include Berries. With an edibility rating of 9/10, it ranks as an excellent wild food source. Harvesting is best done during December, November, October and September. Nutritionally, Sea Buckthorn stands out for its Vitamin C (450.0mg, 500% DV), Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV) and Iron (1.5mg, 8% DV). It also provides 1.5g protein and 2.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Sea Buckthorn offers a Very sour tangy flavor profile. Juice jam oil syrup. Common culinary applications include juice, jam, syrup, seed oil. Popular preparations include Sea buckthorn juice, Sea buckthorn jam, Sea buckthorn syrup, Fresh berry compote. For storage, juice frozen 1yr Jam 12mo. Safety note: No toxicity berries sour. Antinutrient content is very high organic acids. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.

🌿 Foraging Tips

Where to find: Grows in Coastal dunes, River gravels, Mountains, Dry slopes across Scandinavia, Baltic, UK_coastal, Alps, Himalaya.

🍳 Recipe: Sea buckthorn juice

Preparation method: Juice jam oil syrup
Flavor profile: Very sour tangy
Edible parts: Berries

This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.

When to harvest: Best months: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Lookalike (safe): No edible lookalike
⚠️ Lookalike (toxic): No poisonous
Tip: Always verify identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. When in doubt, do not eat it.

Edibility

9/10
Toxicity: No toxicity berries sour
Antinutrients: Very high organic acids
Safe lookalikes: No edible lookalike
Dangerous: No poisonous

Harvest Calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Edible parts: bacche
Preparation: Juice jam oil syrup
Flavor: Very sour tangy

Nutrition (per 100g)

Protein: 1.5g
Fat: 0.2g
Fiber: 2.0g
Vitamin C: 450.0mg (500%DV)
Vitamin A: 50mcg (5%DV)
Vitamin E: 0.3mg (2%DV)
Vitamin K: 30mcg (25%DV)
Folate (B9): 8mcg (2%DV)
Calcium: 70.0mg (5%DV)
Iron: 1.5mg (8%DV)
Magnesium: 15mg (3%DV)
Potassium: 120mg (2%DV)
Zinc: 0.3mg (2%DV)

Culinary Uses: juice, jam, syrup, seed oil Storage: Juice frozen 1yr Jam 12mo

Recipes

  • Sea buckthorn juice
  • Sea buckthorn jam
  • Sea buckthorn syrup
  • Fresh berry compote
  • Wild berry jam
  • Berry syrup for pancakes
  • Wild winter pesto made from Sea Buckthorn
  • Traditional Sea Buckthorn soup

Where It Grows

Continent: Europe
Regions: Scandinavia, Baltic, UK_coastal, Alps, Himalaya
Habitat: Coastal dunes, River gravels, Mountains, Dry slopes
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Important: Always verify plant identification before consumption. This content is for informational purposes only. Consult reliable sources and experts before eating any wild plant. Improper identification can be dangerous.

Related Plants

🌿 Black Locust🌿 Blackberry🌿 Blackthorn

Sources & References

Kew Plants of the World USDA PLANTS Wikipedia (EN)