Sea Buckthorn Around the World
Sea Buckthorn is a deciduous shrub native to regions such as Tibet, India, Russia, Mongolia and Northern Europe. The plant, and specifically the berry, have been used for centuries as food, traditional medicine and skin treatments. Although Sea buckthorn is growing in popularity in North America, it is still relatively unfamiliar to many. Here are some other names by which the plant is known around the world.
- Sea Berry
- Siberian Pineapple
- Holly Fruit of the Himalayas
- Latin - Hippophae Rhamnoides
- Tibet – Tarbu
- India – Chharma or Tsestullulu
- China – Shaji
- France - Argousier
- Germany – Sanddorn
- Russia – Oblepikha
- Netherlands - Duindoorn
- Spain – Espino Armarillo
- Italy – Olivello Spinoso
- Denmark - Tindved
- Sweden – Havtorn
- Finland – Tyrni
- Poland – Rokitnik
- Mongolia – Yashildoo Chatsagana
- Romania - Cătina
