Khamar, Paunro
Ribes himalense

Family: Grossulariaceae

What it is like

An erect shrub. The leaves have stalks. They have 3-5 lobes. They are 3-7.5 cm long and with teeth. They are heart shaped and the tip is pointed. The flowers are greenish-yellow. The fruit is a berry. It is red. It is edible.

There are about 150 Ribes species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Nepal they grow between 2700-3900 m altitude. They grow in drier places in shrubby areas of forest. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sikkim, Tibet

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten. They are used for jams and cakes.

The fruit are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Karan, Kinkola

Synonyms

Ribes emodiense Rehder; Ribes rubrum L.;