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Inland gooseberry
Ribes oxycanthoides var. setosum

Family: Grossulariaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked. They are also dried and stored for later use. They are used in pies, jellies, jams and sauces. Young leaves are eaten in salads.

They are an esteemed fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bristly gooseberry

Synonyms

Ribes oxycanthoides subsp. setosum (Lindl.) Q. P. Sinnott; Ribes setosum Lindl.; Grossularia setosa (Lindl.) Coville & Britton;