Coastal Black Gooseberry, Chilean blackcurrant
Ribes gayanum
Family: Grossulariaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It grows 1.5 m high and spreads 0.9 m wide. The leaves are covered with down. They have 3-5 lobes. These have coarse teeth. The flowers are yellow. They have a honey scent. The fruit have a downy coating. The fruit are black. They are edible.
There are about 150 Ribes species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows naturally in the Chilean Andes. It grows between 500-2,000 m above sea level. It grows in humid areas but can tolerate some drought. It can tolerate some shade. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Australia, Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit