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Hillside gooseberry
Grossularia californica

Family: Grossulariaceae


What it is like

A herb or shrub.

There are about 150 Ribes species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

The fruit are dried in the shade for about a week the stored. The berries are also eaten fresh or boiled into jelly.

The fruit are eaten especially by children.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ribes californicum Hook. & Arn.;