helloplants.org

Missouri gooseberry
Ribes missouriense

Family: Grossulariaceae


What it is like

A gooseberry. It is a bush. The leaves have lobes. The stems have spines at the nodes. The flowers are white.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The fruit are used in pies, jellies and jams. They are tart but are occasionally eaten fresh. The leaves are used in salads. Dried leaves are used for tea.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves, leaves - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms