Hippophae gyantsensis
Family: Elaeagnaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5-8 m tall. The branches are long and slender. The leaves are alternate and white underneath. They are oblong and 4-6 cm long by 3-5 mm wide. The fruit are oval and 5-7 mm long by 3-5 mm wide. The seed is flattened and 4.5 mm long.
There are about 8 Hippophae species.
Where it is found
It is a cold temperate plant. It grows on gravelly dry river beds between 3,500-4,000 m above sea level in Tibet.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit