Hippophae goniocarpa
Family: Elaeagnaceae
What it is like
A thorny deciduous shrub. It grows 7 m tall. The bark is white. The leaves are alternate or opposite. They are white underneath. Plants are separately male and female. Both are needed for fruit. Fruit are red or yellow and cylinder shape. They have 3-5 small ridges. They are 6-10 mm long.
There are about (3) 8 Hippophae species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. They can grow in dry and sandy soil. It grows on river banks between 2,500-3,500 m above sea level. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.