Ribes griffithii
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 leaves are hairy along the veins underneath. The flowers are in loose hanging clusters. These are 8-15 cm long. There are narrow bracts that are longer than the flower stalks. The flowers are yellowish-green to red. They are 5-7 mm wide. The fruit are red berries.
There are about 150 Ribes species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in the Himalayas. It grows between 3,300-4,300 m altitude. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Khali