Missouri gooseberry
Grossularia missouriensis

Family: Grossulariaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It has a few spines. The leaves have 3-5 lobes. The flowers are white. The fruit are brown to purple and 12 mm across. They are smooth.

There are about 150 Ribes species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 3.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are normally too acid to be eaten raw. They are best cooked. They are also dried and stored for later use.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Slender gooseberry

Synonyms

Ribes missouriensis Nutt.;