"This is a large stand of buckthorn that is on fen that is habitat for massasauga rattlesnake." Park ranger sparks concern after sharing photos of huge project online: 'I've always felt like I'm ...

Buckthorn, which can grow up to 22 feet, forms dense thickets that block the sun from native plants. It's recognizable as being among the last plants to hold onto its leaves in the fall and one of ...

As the demand for holistic, wellness-driven beauty solutions continues to grow, Gattefossé is turning its focus to Hippophae rhamnoides, better known as sea buckthorn. This plant, celebrated for its ...

From the hairs on a sea buckthorn plant to a rodent’s optic nerve, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a fascinating glimpse into the microscopic.

Alderleaf buckthorn is a small shrub, reaching only 3 feet. Both invasive species can get much taller. Common buckthorn is 10-25 feet tall when mature, and glossy buckthorn is 10-20 feet tall.

Buckthorn and other exotic plant species can take over a plot of land, squeezing out native plants. Insects with plant-specific diets might find their necessary plants disappearing or gone.

Sea buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides, is a hardy shrub with thorny branches, delicate and willowy leaves, and bright orange-yellow berries. This shrub is also known as seaberry, Siberian pineapple ...

The fruit has a laxative effect on birds and other wildlife, causing widespread distribution of new plants from pooped-out seeds that can remain viable in the soil for up to three years. About 15 ...

"Buckthorn is an invasive shrub that was brought over from Europe in the 1800s, primarily brought over for use in hedging," said Mike Schuster, a researcher leading the project. "It grows really ...