1、 What plant

Seabuckthorn is a perennial deciduous shrub of the genus Hippophae in elaeagaceae. This plant has strong drought tolerance and wind and sand resistance. It can grow in severely salinized soil and is usually used for soil and water conservation. It is mainly distributed in North China, northwest and southwest China, which is very helpful for desert greening. In addition, its fruit is rich in vitamin C and has high edible value.

2、 Morphological characteristics

1. Stems and branches: Seabuckthorn is a deciduous shrub or tree, with a height of about 1.5 meters. If it grows in high mountains, it can grow to 15 meters high. It has many thorns, and is relatively strong. It grows on the top and side. Its twigs are brownish green, with silver white scales on them, and some are white pilose. The old branches will turn gray black and have a rough appearance. The buds are large and golden in color.

2. Leaves: seabuckthorn leaves are single, usually opposite, paper-based, lanceolate in shape, generally between 3-8 cm in length and less than 1 cm in width. The two ends of the leaf are shield shaped, the base is relatively wide, the surface is green, there is white pilose at the same time, the back is silvery white, and there are scales. Its petiole is relatively short, with a length of only 1.5mm, and some even have little.

3. Flowers and fruits: the flowers of seabuckthorn are dioecious, the male flowers have no petiole, the sepals are relatively large, and there are 4 stamens. The petiole of the female flower is relatively short, the calyx tube is oval, the ovary has 1 chamber, there are upright ovules inside, and the style is filiform. Its fruit is round and spherical, with a diameter of 4-6 mm. Its color is orange yellow or orange red, and its fruit stalk is relatively short. Its flowering period is from April to may, and then it will bear fruit. The fruit is spherical, orange yellow or orange red, and the fruit matures from September to October.