Chaparral currant
Ribes viridifolium

Family: Grossulariaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-3 m tall. The young branches are smooth and do not have spines. The leaves are oval and 2-7 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The fruit are round and red. They are 6-8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In western China it grows between 500-1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ribes malvaceum var. viridifolium Abrams;