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Ribes horridum

Family: Grossulariaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows to 1.5 m tall. The branches are spreading. There are large spines at the nodes. The leaves are broadly oval and 2-4 cm across. The fruit are round and black.

There are about 150 Ribes species.


Where it is found

It is a cold temperate plant. In northern China it grows between 1,500-2,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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