Parrilla
Ribes cucullatum
Family: Grossulariaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1 m high. The leaves have 3 lobes. The flowers are red. They have 5 petals. The fruit are round and black. They are 5-6 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in Subantarctic forest and Patagonian steppe near rivers in Argentina. In Chile it grows between 500-2,000 m altitude. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 3,000 m above sea level. It grows near water along streams and lakes. It is best in humid and constant rainfall areas and can tolerate short dry periods. It can grow in light shade. It suits hardiness zone 7. It can tolerate frost and snow.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina (country/location of origin), Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked to make jelly.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Parrilla de hojas chicas, Parillita, Zarzaparilla