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Sea Buckthorn Photo by Axel Waehling, Magdeburg, Germany on Wikimedia Commons Other Uses Charcoal; Cosmetic; Dye; Fuel; Oil; Pioneer; Soil stabilization; Wood. Very tolerant of maritime exposure, it can be used as a shelter hedge. It dislikes much trimming. A very thorny plant, it quickly makes an impenetrable barrier. Sea buckthorn has an . . . → Read More: Sea Buckthorn Other Uses Sea Buckthorn Photo by Olegivvit on Wikimedia Commons Hippophae rhamnoides Common Name: Sea Buckthorn. Family: Elaeagnaceae. Known Hazards: Some reports suggest that the fruit is poisonous, whilst it may be very acid it is most definitely not poisonous. Habitats: Usually found near the coast, often forming thickets on fixed dunes and sea . . . → Read More: Sea Buckthorn Edible and Medicinal uses Oregon Grape Photo by H. Zell on Wikimedia Commons Mahonia aquifolium Common Name: Oregon Grape Family: Berberidaceae Synonyms: Berberis aquifolium. Known Hazards: None known. Habitats: Mixed coniferous woods to 2000 metres. It is found in woods and hedgerows in Britain. Range: Western N. America. Naturalized in Britain. Summary Evergreen, upright or spreading, to . . . → Read More: Oregon Grape White Mulberry Photo by Jeekc Other Uses A fibre is obtained from the bark of one-year old stems, it is used in weaving clothes etc. The stem bark is fibrous and is used in China and Europe for paper making. The twigs are used as binding material and for making baskets. A brown . . . → Read More: White Mulberry Cultivation and Propogation White Mulberry Author: Luis Fernández García on Wikimedia Commons Morus alba Common Name White Mulberry Family Moraceae Known Hazards: One report suggests that the raw fruit contains hallucinogens. This fruit is frequently eaten in various parts of the world, there are even some named varieties, and no such effects have been mentioned . . . → Read More: White Mulberry Edible and Medicinal Uses Hackberry Author Chhe on Wikimedia Commons Celtis occidentalis Common Name: Hackberry Family: Ulmaceae Known Hazards: None known Habitats: Dry to moist and rich woods, river banks, rocky barrens etc. Frequently found on limestone soils. Range: Eastern N. America - Quebec to Manitoba, North Carolina, Missouri and Oklahoma. Fully Hardy Well drained soil Moist . . . → Read More: Hackberry |
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