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In reply to the discussion: Research-based cookbook for cavemen and Vikings [View all]MineralMan
(146,339 posts)isn't the sea buckthorn discussed in the article. Two different species. I knew that, which is why I did the search for sea buckthorn. I knew that a search for just buckthorn would bring the wrong result.
I knew that because I spent many hours last summer trying to clear buckthorn from my backyard. It's an invasive plant with nothing of value to humans. It's not edible, and it's simply a noxious weed.
Sea buckthorn, on the other hand, grows in northern Europe and Asia and produces lots of edible berries. That was the plant mentioned in the article in the OP. Because I knew the difference, I searched for and linked to the correct plant, so there wouldn't be any confusion. Even the Wikipedia article mentions the other type of buckthorn, to make sure the reader understands the difference.
In all, it took me about five minutes to reply to the poster's question. I'll continue to do that when people have questions, and I will continue to suggest Google. It can't hurt.