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Ribes brachybotrys

Family: Grossulariaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Peru it occurs at 3,900 m above sea level. In Bolivia it grows between 4,000-4,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

The fruit are especially eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Macha macha, Manzanilla

Synonyms

Ribes viscosum var. brachybotrys Wedd.;