Sea Buckthorn Taken at Yellowcraigs on 15th August 2021 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. Taken at Aberlady on 9th October 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. Sea Buckthorn. Species: Order: Family: Habit: Local Names: Hippophae rhamnoides. Rosales. Elaeagnaceae. Deciduous shrub. Habitat: Height: Description: Feature: Largely confined to sea coasts. 0.5 - 6.0 meters. The leaves are a distinct pale silvery-green. The male produces brownish flowers which produce wind-distributed pollen. The female plants produce orange berries 6 – 9 mm in diameter, soft, juicy, and rich in oils. Because Hippophae develops an aggressive and extensive root system, it is planted to inhibit soil erosion and is used in land reclamation for its nitrogen fixing properties, wildlife habitat, and soil enrichment.  Hippophae berries and leaves are manufactured into various human and animal food and skincare products See Wikipedia Not related to true Buckthorns ( Rhamnaceae )